SCADA Project Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer in Porto to design, implement, and maintain critical SCADA infrastructure. You will work within a global engineering community focused on substation automation, contributing to reliable and secure control systems across diverse projects.

Join a world-class team, stay at the forefront of SCADA tech, and support on-site and remote deployments while developing documentation, test plans, and training for operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical/automation engineering or related 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 (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.

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, 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.

Skills

SCADA design

Industrial cybersecurity

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

MicroSCADA

RTUtil RTU500

IEC 60870-104

IEC 61850

Modbus

Job description

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.

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 believegreat workthrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported andfairly 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 andgenerally 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.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-11-06

Reference number R0149025

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.