Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control)

Location: Madrid, Spain

Job ID: R0149038

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

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 You’ll 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

• 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.

• 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.

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Background Screening and Security Checks**

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