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# IT/OT System Engineer

- **Company:** Hitachi Energy Ltd.
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Centers, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Networking Hardware, Network Planning and Design, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Citect SCADA Software, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hitachi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/hitachi/job/Madrid-Spain/IT-OT-System-Engineer_R0143994/apply?source=hitachienergy&ref=

## About the Role

* A university degree within a relevant technical area, preferably Computer science, Automation or other relevant education or experience.
 * Experience in HMI (human machine interface) design and testing, Aveva platform, Micro Scada or similar.
 * Experience in SCADA, automation design and testing, IEC101, IEC104, IEC61850 or similar along with scripting languages and automation technologies.
 * Experience with databases and high-availability solutions, as well as network equipment as firewalls, switches, GPS clocks and redundant network designs and protocols.
 * Good verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English and comfortable in customer discussions.
 * Experience with Microsoft client- and server operating systems, AD and any security relevant systems is meritorious.

## Description

We are looking for IT/OT System Engineer to join Hitachi Energy in Spain! You will be part of a global team of talented engineers tasked with deploying and securing the next generation of control systems within HVDC. You will be responsible for integrating and implementing features aligning with customer- and market requirements. In this position you will serve as a key resource in the assigned area contributing to deployments of the MACH control platform in large HVDC project deliveries at Hitachi Energy.

"Our people and the teams are the key to our success! We are looking for a dedicated team player, ready to shape the future with us."- Anders Månsson, Engineering Manager.

How you'll make an impact

 * Be part of a IT/OT System team for system, network, and cybersecurity design and implementations in HVDC projects, focus OT - HMI, SCADA, automation part.
 * Building complete infrastructure of networks and systems to support operations and ensuring systems and networks contain defined levels of cybersecurity.
 * Upon level of experience, mentoring junior associates and driving knowledge-sharing initiatives.
 * Upon level of experience, actively contributing to identifying and capturing opportunities for improvement.


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