SCADA Project Engineer: Smart Grids & Automation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Perafita; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being & care

Leave options

Flexible work options

Financial security benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Portugal, S.A. is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer to design, configure, and commission SCADA systems, including HMI/SCADA software, PLCs, RTUs, and networks. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to define system requirements and develop test plans.

The role involves troubleshooting, upgrades, and documentation, with on-call support and travel to project sites as needed. A 2+ year background in SCADA and knowledge of cybersecurity for industrial control systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven 2+ years of experience in SCADA design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience 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 in industrial control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

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 domains.
• Perform system upgrades, migrations, and performance optimizations.
• Create and maintain documentation for SCADA systems and provide training to operations staff.

Skills

SCADA design

MicroSCADA

Industrial protocols

PLC programming

Cybersecurity

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

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

Tools

RTUtil RTU500

Job description

Hitachi Energy Portugal, S.A. is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer to design, configure, and commission SCADA systems, including HMI/SCADA software, PLCs, RTUs, and networks. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to define system requirements and develop test plans.

The role involves troubleshooting, upgrades, and documentation, with on-call support and travel to project sites as needed. A 2+ year background in SCADA and knowledge of cybersecurity for industrial control systems