Location:

Remote - Leinster, Ireland

Job ID:

R0103603

Date Posted:

2025-09-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY IRELAND LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior SCADA Engineer. You will play a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical automation solutions for power systems. You will lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of SCADA systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability, cybersecurity, and performance.

How you'll make an impact:

Project Leadership: Lead SCADA engineering activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, timelines, and budgets.
System Design: Architect SCADA solutions, including RTUs, HMI, communication protocols, and integration with other grid automation systems.
Team Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, field engineers, and cybersecurity experts.
Customer Engagement: Act as a technical point of contact for customers, supporting workshops, design reviews, and system acceptance testing.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure solutions comply with industry standards (IEC, NERC CIP, etc.) and Hitachi Energy’s quality and safety protocols.
Innovation & Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in SCADA engineering practices, tools, and methodologies.

Your Background

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field.
Proven experience in SCADA systems design and implementation, preferably in the energy or utilities sector.
Strong knowledge of communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, etc.).
Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and practices in industrial control systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer

A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of energy.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Global career development and learning opportunities.

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Senior Scada Engineer

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