Hybrid Senior SCADA & HVDC Automation Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to join our HVDC team in a hybrid role combining site work and office duties. You will design secure SCADA/HMI architectures, work with Micro SCADA and Zenon software, and ensure compliance with UK electricity standards while collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver reliable solutions.

Strong collaboration, mentoring teammates, and willingness to coordinate across multiple stakeholders are essential to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Communication Engineering.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI development using Micro SCADA or Zenon.
• Hands-on experience with Micro SCADA and Substation Automation products.
• Understanding UK electricity standards (National Grid, SSE/SPEN, DNO).
• Knowledge of MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870 and related networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure SCADA/HMI network architecture for AC Substation and HVDC projects.
• Lead discussions with customers and coordinate with suppliers on technical configuration.
• Coordinate site activities with suppliers and maintain stakeholder collaboration.
• Strengthen security of connections to DCS/SCADA/HMI networks.

Skills

SCADA/HMI development

Micro SCADA

Zenon SCADA

DCS/Automation

Networking

Security/IT infrastructure

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Communication Engineering

Tools

Micro SCADA

Zenon SCADA

Substation Automation Solutions

Job description

Hitachi Energy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to join our HVDC team in a hybrid role combining site work and office duties. You will design secure SCADA/HMI architectures, work with Micro SCADA and Zenon software, and ensure compliance with UK electricity standards while collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver reliable solutions.

Strong collaboration, mentoring teammates, and willingness to coordinate across multiple stakeholders are essential to deliver