SCADA Project Engineer

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Perafita; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Well-being programs

Paid/unpaid leave options

Flexible work options

Benefits supporting financial security

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Portugal, S.A. in the Porto region seeks a SCADA project engineer to design, implement and maintain critical infrastructure control systems across projects within our Substation Automation team.

You will work on the control and protection aspects of SCADA environments, collaborating with a global engineering community to deliver reliable, secure systems and to contribute to a smarter energy grid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in SCADA design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Proven expertise with major SCADA platforms (e.g., MicroSCADA).
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, IEC60870-104, IEC61850).
• Experience with PLC programming (RTU500).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and commission SCADA systems, including HMI/SCADA software, PLCs, RTUs, and communication networks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define system requirements and specifications.
• Develop and execute test plans for SCADA systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex SCADA system issues across hardware, software, and network layers.
• Perform system upgrades, migrations, and performance optimizations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for SCADA systems and procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Stay current with emerging SCADA technologies and cybersecurity threats.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical system support.

Skills

SCADA design

IEC protocols

PLC programming

Cybersecurity for ICS

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

MicroSCADA

RTUtil RTU500

Job description

Location

Perafita, Porto, Portugal

Job ID

R0149025

Date Posted

2026-11-06

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A.

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

The Opportunity

Interested to contribute to the energy transition by making the electrical grid smarter, greener and stronger? Then, we have following a great opportunity for you within our operating unit for Substation Automation systems!

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and curious project engineer to strengthen our innovative engineering team, that is specialized in the control & protection area of substation automation projects.

As a SCADA project engineer, you will be responsible for the to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our critical infrastructure control systems. This role involves ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and security of SCADA systems across various projects.

You will be part of a large world-class engineering community within our Hub Europe organization, surrounded by colleagues with many years of expertise and knowhow on executing large and complex substation automation projects globally. Truly a great working environment to learn, to develop and to contribute to our company's vision of advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure!

How you will make an impact

• Design, develop, configure, and commission SCADA systems, including HMI/SCADA software, PLCs, RTUs, and communication networks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define system requirements and specifications.
• Develop and execute test plans for SCADA systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex SCADA system issues, including hardware, software, and network problems.
• Perform system upgrades, migrations, and performance optimizations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for SCADA systems, including design specifications, user manuals, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Stay current with emerging SCADA technologies, industry best practices, and cybersecurity threats.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical system support as required.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in SCADA system design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Proven expertise with major SCADA platforms (e.g., MicroSCADA).
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, IEC60870-104, IEC61850).
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g. RTUtil RTU500).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles applied to industrial control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

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