Graduate Automation Engineer - Substation & SCADA Innovator

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks a Graduate Automation Engineer to help modernise and secure substation automation solutions. You will contribute to hardware and software design and implement robust, field-ready controls.

You will collaborate across electrical, networking, computer science and cybersecurity teams, gaining exposure from concept through commissioning and supporting safe, efficient operations in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field.
• Interest in engineering, design and development.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Teamwork oriented and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptualising, designing and developing substation automation systems.
• Participate in deploying automation technologies in real-world settings.
• Collaborate with electrical, networking, computer science and cybersecurity teams.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle from concept to testing and commissioning.

Skills

Teamwork

Curiosity

Passion for Engineering

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Communications Engineering or similar

Tools

SCADA

RTU/PLC programming

Industrial Networking

OT Cybersecurity

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks a Graduate Automation Engineer to help modernise and secure substation automation solutions. You will contribute to hardware and software design and implement robust, field-ready controls.

You will collaborate across electrical, networking, computer science and cybersecurity teams, gaining exposure from concept through commissioning and supporting safe, efficient operations in real-world settings.