Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) | Madrid, Spain

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to lead engineering activities across grid automation projects. A strong background in substation automation and SCADA, plus frequent travel to customer sites, is required.

The role demands collaboration with customers to design and deliver effective technical solutions, rigorous risk management, and adherence to contractual documentation. Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, or Systems Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in substation automation and SCADA.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X and related protocols.
• Spanish native level; English C1 or higher.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems.
• Verify implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases.
• Coordinate all technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve technical documentation per contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with customers to define and deliver technical solutions.
• Identify and manage technical and cross-functional project risks.
• Support project management with budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Kenntnisse

SCADA systems

Substation automation

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X

RTU500

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-101/104

DNP3

Modbus

Jobbeschreibung

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

We are looking for a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to lead and coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects.

This role requires a strong degree of mobility, with frequent travel to customer sites, project locations, and business meetings as needed to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems.
• Verify the implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases.
• Coordinate all technical activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate closely with customers to define, shape, and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical and cross-functional project risks.
• Support project management with engineering budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in substation automation and SCADA solutions, with preferable knowledge of Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X, RTU500, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, etc and integration of protection and control equipment in transmission and distribution substations.
• Native-level Spanish proficiency is required. English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer sites and project locations, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

We are looking for a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to lead and coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects.

This role requires a strong degree of mobility, with frequent travel to customer sites, project locations, and business meetings as needed to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems.
• Verify the implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases.
• Coordinate all technical activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate closely with customers to define, shape, and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical and cross-functional project risks.
• Support project management with engineering budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in substation automation and SCADA solutions, with preferable knowledge of Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X, RTU500, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, etc and integration of protection and control equipment in transmission and distribution substations.
• Native-level Spanish proficiency is required. English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer sites and project locations, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.