SCADA System Engineer

Hitachi; Paço de Arcos; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Portugal, S.A. in Paço de Arcos, Portugal is seeking a System Engineer – SCADA Systems to join Hitachi Rail GTS.

The role involves formalising specifications, assembling solution elements, and ensuring compliance with system requirements across the project lifecycle. The candidate will coordinate subsystem development, act as the SCADA interface, prepare technical documentation, and support IVVQ, FAT, onsite installation, and start-up activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in SCADA Systems Engineering.
• Ability to read architectural and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems architecture, integration and configuration.
• Experience with Visio and MS Office tools.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formalise the specifications and engineering plans used to develop the solution/product.
• Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behaviour, interactions and performance, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
• Demonstrate that the solution/product satisfies the approved operational needs and is ready for production, testing, installation, operation and support.
• Plan and coordinate subsystem development activities within the agreed architecture and design constraints, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company processes.
• Act as the project-wide technical interface for SCADA matters, ensuring subsystem interfaces are defined, consistent and complete.
• Manage Technical Requirements within his/her domain.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system requirements, design, configuration, installation and testing documents.
• Provide technical expertise during Design Reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Support the definition of Operations & Maintenance activities.
• Perform IVVQ activities, including system configuration, verification, validation and FAT tests.
• Support onsite installation activities.
• Perform T&C activities, including system start-up, on-site configuration and acceptance testing.
• Support configuration control and management in conjunction with the Configuration Manager.
• Prepare training documentation and provide technical training when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Lessons Learned activities.

Skills

SCADA Systems Engineering

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

English fluency

French preferred

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or Control & Automation Engineering

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

Paço de Arcos, Portugal

Job ID:

R0143557

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Portugal , S.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a System Engineer – SCADA Systems to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal.

A SCADA System Engineer is responsible for:

• Formalise the specifications and engineering plans used to develop the solution/product.
• Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behaviour, interactions and performance, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
• Demonstrate that the solution/product satisfies the approved operational needs and is ready for production, testing, installation, operation and support.
• Plan and coordinate subsystem development activities within the agreed architecture and design constraints, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company processes.
• Act as the project-wide technical interface for SCADA matters, ensuring subsystem interfaces are defined, consistent and complete.
• Manage Technical Requirements within his/her domain.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system requirements, design, configuration, installation and testing documents.
• Provide technical expertise during Design Reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Support the definition of Operations & Maintenance activities.
• Perform IVVQ activities, including system configuration, verification, validation and FAT tests.
• Support onsite installation activities.
• Perform T&C activities, including system start-up, on-site configuration and acceptance testing.
• Support configuration control and management in conjunction with the Configuration Manager.
• Prepare training documentation and provide technical training when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Lessons Learned activities.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Education & Qualifications: Degree in Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience (2-3 years) in SCADA Systems Engineering.
• Ability to read architectural and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems architecture, integration and configuration.
• Experience with engineering and design tools, including Visio.
• High competency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and French (preferred).
• Availability to travel and stay abroad for extended periods.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in railway, transportation, industrial automation or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in system integration, testing and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of network communications and industrial protocols is considered an advantage.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.