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Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control)

Hitachi


Job Location:

Madrid - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 November 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Madrid Spain

Job ID:

R0149038

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.


How Youll Make an Impact

  • 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.
  • Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with customers to define shape and deliver effective technical solutions.
  • Identify assess and manage technical and cross-functional project risks.
  • Support project management with engineering budget monitoring forecasting and cost-to-complete assessments

Your Background

  • Bachelors or Masters 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.
  • Strong communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer sites and project locations ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial physical and mental wellbeing as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us in work and out.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

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 rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include but are not limited to enhanced criminal history checks credit history reviews (where legally permissible) sanctions screening or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

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. Candidates will be notified and where required asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.


Required Experience:

IC


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