Senior SCADA Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Hitachi Energy Spain is looking for a Senior SCADA Commissioning Engineer in Madrid to join its HVDC unit. The role leads SCADA commissioning on large-scale, complex HVDC projects that connect power systems across regions and countries, working closely with customers and an international team.

Key responsibilities

• Organize and run testing and commissioning activities, including coordinating test equipment
• Lead technical discussions with clients and their consultants, and prepare commissioning test plans and instructions
• Witness supplier FATs and perform SCADA system commissioning, or lead team members in doing so
• Take part in Factory System Testing (FST)
• Support tender activities related to the commissioning scope and identify changes to the Commissioning Manager
• Analyze system disturbances during commissioning and operation

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Power Systems
• At least 5 years of experience in the design and commissioning of HVDC stations or AC substation control and protection systems
• Fluent English, written and spoken

Required skills

• SCADA testing and IED testing
• Design of substation secondary circuits and programming of protection relays (protection coordination studies are an advantage)
• AC substation commissioning (HVDC experience is a plus)
• Communication protocols: Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 104, DNP3.0
• MicroSCADA and MACH knowledge is advantageous

What we offer

• Annual incentive plan
• Flexible working
• Meal allowance, life insurance and medical check-up
• Psychological assistance, language training, coaching and assessments