Senior Grid Automation Lead – Protection & Control

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. in Madrid is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control) to lead multi-discipline engineering across grid automation projects with frequent travel to customer sites.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Systems Engineering and 5+ years' experience in HV substation protection systems, with Relion relays and IEC 61850 know-how, plus native Spanish and English (C1+).

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the engineering, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage substation protection systems, with preferable expertise in Hitachi Energy Relion protection relays, IEC 61850-based architectures, and integration of line, transformer, busbar, and breaker protection schemes.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Spanish language

English (C1+)

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Protection & Control knowledge

Grid automation

Educación

Electrical Engineering degree

Herramientas

Relion protection relays

IEC 61850 architectures

Descripción del empleo

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. in Madrid is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control) to lead multi-discipline engineering across grid automation projects with frequent travel to customer sites.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Systems Engineering and 5+ years' experience in HV substation protection systems, with Relion relays and IEC 61850 know-how, plus native Spanish and English (C1+).