Senior Field Service Engineer – Substation Automation Systems

Location:

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Job ID:

R0131734

Date Posted:

2026-07-01

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join a global team at the forefront of the energy transition, helping customers maximize the performance, reliability, and lifecycle value of their critical power infrastructure.

As a Senior Service Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering advanced technical services across complex automation and control systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient operations.

How you’ll make an impact 

• Perform advanced commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on complex systems and equipment.

• Diagnose root causes of technical issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Execute service activities in compliance with technical standards, quality requirements, Health and Safety procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Act as the main technical interface and point of contact for customers during service execution and after-service follow-up, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Support customer training, technical briefings, and on-site guidance when required, providing clear technical explanations, recommendations, and improvement proposals.

Your background

• 5–10 years of hands-on field service experience in industrial, electrical, automation, or power systems environments

• Proven experience with complex installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle service activities

• Background in customer-facing roles, working independently on-site and managing technical responsibility

• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following, depending on the business area: Automation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), Protection and control systems, communication networks

• Knowledge of Substation Automation Systems such as MicroSCADA or similar will be beneficial.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, functional specifications and technical documentation

• Flexibility to travel nationally and work on sites when required. Travel is expected to be limited and will vary based on project and customer needs, typically ranging from 0% to 20%.

• Native-level Spanish and a minimum C1 level of English

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Depending on your experience and role level, benefits may include: Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.