Senior SCADA Commissioning Engineer | Madrid, Spain

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a seasoned SCADA Expert – Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead on-site commissioning for HVDC projects, coordinating test activities and engaging with customers. You will apply AC substation protection expertise and expand HVDC control knowledge while working with an international team.

The role requires at least five years of HVDC/SCADA experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with power systems focus.
• Experience in SCADA testing and IED testing is required.
• Substation secondary circuits design and protection relays programming experience is preferred.
• AC substation commissioning experience; HVDC experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 104, and DNP3.0 protocols.
• Experience with MicroSCADA and MACH is advantageous.
• Fluent English writes and speaks well; strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities following standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute testing and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and consultants.
• Prepare commissioning test plans and drive customer discussions.
• Witness FATs and supervise SCADA system commissioning.
• Participate in Factory System Testing (FST).
• Ensure scope, work division and delivery meet contractual commitments.
• Communicate changes to the Commissioning Manager.
• Support tender activities related to commissioning scope.
• Analyze system disturbances during commissioning and operation.

Skills

SCADA testing

IED testing

Protection relays

AC substation commissioning

HVDC knowledge

Modbus

IEC 61850

IEC 104

DNP3.0

English fluency

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroSCADA

MACH

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge power transmission solutions that enable the global energy transition. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced SCADA commissioning professional to work on large-scale, complex HVDC projects that connect power systems across regions and countries.

You will take a leading role in bringing advanced control and protection systems to life—engaging directly with customers, driving commissioning activities on site, and contributing to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure. In this position, you will collaborate with a highly skilled, international team while continuing to develop your expertise in HVDC technology and expanding your impact across some of the most innovative and high-profile energy projects in the world.

Job Description

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a key product group within Hitachi Energy, developing, manufacturing, and delivering DC transmission systems to a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit energy over long distances, enable power transmission via submarine cables, and connect different power systems.

The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems, and service offerings keep our customers ahead. As part of HVDC, you will challenge and expand your expertise by developing solutions for customers worldwide while working with market-leading technologies.

We are now looking for a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of experience in the design and commissioning of HVDC stations or AC substation control and protection systems. In this role, you will be part of the HVDC unit, contributing to the later stages of system testing at Hitachi Energy premises. You will lead SCADA commissioning activities at customer sites, support the handover and trial operation of HVDC links, and maintain direct engagement with customers.

As a SCADA Expert – Senior Commissioning Engineer, you will apply your expertise in AC substation protection while developing further competence in HVDC Control and Protection technology. You will work on some of the most exciting projects in the energy sector and be part of a supportive, diverse team committed to Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Your Responsibilities

• Organize and execute testing and commissioning activities, including responsibility for coordinating test equipment




• Lead technical discussions with clients and their consultants




• Prepare commissioning test plans and instructions, and drive customer discussions before and during commissioning




• Witness supplier FATs and perform SCADA system commissioning, or lead team members in doing so




• Participate in Factory System Testing (FST) activities




• Stay informed of scope, work division, and delivery to ensure contractual commitments are met




• Identify and communicate changes to the Commissioning Manager




• Support tender activities related to commissioning scope




• Participate in and analyze system disturbances during commissioning and operation

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Power Systems




• Experience in SCADA testing and IED testing




• Experience in designing substation secondary circuits and programming protection relays (protection coordination studies are an advantage)




• Experience in AC substation commissioning (HVDC experience is a plus)




• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 104, and DNP3.0




• Experience with MicroSCADA and knowledge of MACH is advantageous




• Fluency in English, both written and spoken




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach others




• Ability to work within relevant standards and regulations while managing multiple activities pragmatically

What we offer

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

• Annual Incentive Plan


• Flexible Working


• Meal Allowance


• Life Insurance


• Medical Check-up


• Psychological assistance


• Language trainings


• Coaching & Assessments

More About Us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

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.