Lead SCADA & Substation Automation Engineer

Hitachi; Madrid; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to oversee and coordinate engineering activities on medium to high-complexity grid automation projects in Madrid.

The role requires frequent travel to customer sites and project locations to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder alignment. You will lead base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems, verify implementations in detailed engineering, and collaborate closely with

Qualifications

• 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 knowledge of Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X, RTU500, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, etc and integration of protection and control equipment.

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 entire project lifecycle.
• Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Skills

Spanish proficiency (native-level)

English proficiency (C1+)

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X

RTU500

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-101/104

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to oversee and coordinate engineering activities on medium to high-complexity grid automation projects in Madrid.

The role requires frequent travel to customer sites and project locations to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder alignment. You will lead base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems, verify implementations in detailed engineering, and collaborate closely with