Lead SCADA & Substation Automation Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Spain is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects in Madrid. The role requires frequent travel to customer sites and project locations, ensuring on-time delivery and stakeholder alignment.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Systems Engineering with at least 5 years of substation automation and SCADA experience, and be fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in substation automation and SCADA.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X, RTU500, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus.
• Native-level Spanish proficiency and English at C1 level or higher.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer sites and project locations.

Responsibilities

• 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 project lifecycle.
• Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with customers to define, shape, and deliver effective technical solutions.

Skills

Substation automation experience

SCADA solutions

English proficiency (C1+)

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X

RTU500

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-101/104

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Hitachi Energy Spain is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects in Madrid. The role requires frequent travel to customer sites and project locations, ensuring on-time delivery and stakeholder alignment.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Systems Engineering with at least 5 years of substation automation and SCADA experience, and be fluent