Service Engineer | Substation Automation & SCADA

Hitachi, Ltd.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi, Ltd. in Madrid is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Service Engineer to deliver, commission, troubleshoot and upgrade Substation Automation Systems for utilities and industrial customers across Spain.

This role blends field work with hands-on problem solving and direct customer interaction to improve grid reliability and efficiency. Travel up to 20% is expected, and fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Formación

• Relevant experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, Protection & Control, Power Systems or Industrial Automation environments.
• Proven experience with complex installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle service activities.
• Background in customer-facing roles, working independently on-site and managing technical responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of automation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), protection and control systems, and communication networks.
• Knowledge of Substation Automation Systems such as MicroSCADA or similar will be beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Flexibility to travel nationally and work on sites 0% to 20%.
• Native-level Spanish and a minimum B2 level of English.

Responsabilidades

• Perform advanced commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on complex systems and equipment.
• Diagnose root causes of technical issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Execute service activities in compliance with technical standards, quality requirements, Health and Safety procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the main technical interface and point of contact for customers during service execution and after-service follow‑up, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Support customer training, technical briefings, and on-site guidance when required, providing clear technical explanations, recommendations, and improvement proposals.
• Provide technical input for service quotations, upgrades, and retrofit opportunities.
• Coordinate with service coordinators, project managers, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient execution.

Conocimientos

Substation Automation

SCADA

Protection & Control

Power Systems

Industrial Automation

Herramientas

MicroSCADA

Descripción del empleo

The opportunity

Be part of a global team shaping the future of power networks and digital substations.

As a Senior Commissioning & Service Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering, commissioning, troubleshooting and upgrading Substation Automation Systems (SAS) for utilities, transmission operators and industrial customers across Spain.

Working with technologies such as MicroSCADA, protection & control systems, communication networks and digital substation solutions, you will help customers improve grid reliability, operational efficiency and network resilience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands‑on field work, technical problem solving and direct customer interaction while contributing to the energy transition.

How you’ll make an impact

• Perform advanced commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on complex systems and equipment.
• Diagnose root causes of technical issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Execute service activities in compliance with technical standards, quality requirements, Health and Safety procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the main technical interface and point of contact for customers during service execution and after-service follow‑up, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Support customer training, technical briefings, and on‑site guidance when required, providing clear technical explanations, recommendations, and improvement proposals.

• Provide technical input for service quotations, upgrades, and retrofit opportunities.
• Coordinate with service coordinators, project managers, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient execution.

Your background

• Relevant experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, Protection & Control, Power Systems or Industrial Automation environments.
• Proven experience with complex installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle service activities
• Background in customer-facing roles, working independently on‑site and managing technical responsibility
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following, depending on the business area: Automation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), Protection and control systems, communication networks
• Knowledge of Substation Automation Systems such as MicroSCADA or similar will be beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, functional specifications and technical documentation
• Flexibility to travel nationally and work on sites when required. Travel is expected to be limited and will vary based on project and customer needs, typically ranging from 0% to 20%.
• Native‑level Spanish and a minimum B2 level of English

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Depending on your experience and role level, benefits may include: Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching & Assessments.