SCADA & Automation Engineer – Substation Automation Systems

Hexa Group; Lisboa; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hexa People seeks a SCADA & Automation Engineer to design, configure and integrate Substation Automation Systems for HV/MV substations supporting data centre and industrial projects in Europe.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams to deliver reliable automation solutions with focus on IEC 61850, GOOSE, IED integration and robust SCADA communication, ensuring standards compliance and contributing to FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent written and spoken English for international engineering environments.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in substation automation, SCADA, or protection and control for HV/MV substations.
• Hands-on experience with IEC 61850, GOOSE, SCL configuration, IED integration and SCADA communication protocols.
• Experience with PCM600, DIGSI 5, IET600 or equivalents and strong teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Design robust SAS architectures including substation communication networks and topology.
• Engineer and configure IEC 61850 communication systems, SCL files, GOOSE messaging and IED interfaces.
• Integrate protection and control devices with SCADA platforms, RTUs and gateways.
• Support OT cybersecurity requirements and ensure standards compliance.
• Contribute to FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, documentation and reviews.

Connaissances

SCADA systems

Substation automation

IEC 61850

GOOSE messaging

IED integration

SCADA communication protocols

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related

Outils

PCM600

DIGSI 5

IET600

Description du poste

Job Openings SCADA & Automation Engineer – Substation Automation Systems

About the job SCADA & Automation Engineer – Substation Automation Systems

Role Overview

Are you passionate about power systems automation and the engineering behind mission-critical electrical infrastructure?

We are looking for an experienced SCADA & Automation Engineer to contribute to the design, configuration and integration of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) for medium- and high-voltage substations supporting data centre and industrial projects across Scandinavia.

You will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, secure and standards-compliant automation solutions, with particular emphasis on IEC 61850, GOOSE messaging, IED integration and SCADA communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Design robust and reliable SAS architectures, including communication networks and system topology for HV/MV substations.
• Engineer and configure IEC 61850 communication systems, SCL files, GOOSE messaging and IED interfaces.
• Integrate protection and control devices with SCADA platforms, RTUs and communication gateways.
• Support OT cybersecurity requirements and ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards.
• Contribute to FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, technical documentation and multidisciplinary engineering reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively in international engineering environments.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in substation automation, SCADA or protection and control engineering for HV/MV substations.
• Hands-on experience with IEC 61850, GOOSE messaging, SCL configuration, IED integration and SCADA communication protocols.
• Experience with relevant engineering tools such as PCM600, DIGSI 5, IET600 or equivalent, combined with strong technical problem-solving and teamwork skills.