Location:
Madrid, Spain Job ID: R Date Posted: Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.
A.
U. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description
The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. We are looking for a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control) to lead and coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects. This role requires a strong degree of mobility, with frequent travel to customer sites, project locations, and business meetings as needed to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment. Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines. Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems. Verify the implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases. Coordinate all technical activities throughout the entire project lifecycle. Identify, assess, and manage technical and cross-functional project risks. Support project management with engineering budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the engineering, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage substation protection systems, with preferable expertise in Hitachi Energy Relion protection relays, IEC 61850-based architectures, and integration of line, transformer, busbar, and breaker protection schemes. Native-level Spanish proficiency is required.



English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required. Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer sites and project locations, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder engagement. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's General Data Privacy Notice. As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support. #

📌 Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control) (Comunidad de Madrid)
🏢 Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
📍 Comunidad de Madrid