Hitachi Energy
Senior Project Engineer, Substation Automation and Cyber Security
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 19/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
05/10/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
19/11/2026
Job description
Micro SCADA, RTU560 series and REx670 IEDs are the core systems this Senior Project Engineer designs and delivers for Hitachi Energy's substation automation projects. Cyber security is built into every design, with Next-Generation Firewalls, IDS, HIDS, network segmentation and DMZs applied to regional standards. Each project runs from conceptual design through engineering, testing and final build status, often with several running in parallel. Factory acceptance testing with the customer proves system readiness, and site testing, QC, installation and commissioning all need technical support. Work plans, cost estimates, schedules and budgets are prepared and controlled here, and project managers rely on you for claims covering scope, cost, time and risk changes. Customers, officials and contractors deal with you as their focal point, and colleagues come to you for coaching and technical advice. Protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 101, IEC 104, DNP3.0 and Modbus are everyday tools. Candidates need a degree in electrical or communication engineering, 5 to 8 years in power grids with Micro SCADA, RTU and communication network experience, and fluent English, with Fortinet, Nozomi or IEC 62443 certification valued.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Design Micro SCADA and RTU-related projects from conceptual design to final build status
- Prepare engineering standards, designs, specifications, schedules and cost estimates
- Configure Next-Generation Firewalls, IDS and HIDS to regional cybersecurity standards
- Monitor progress against the project plan and resolve operational problems to minimise delays
- Select materials, equipment and external contractors for assignments
- Coordinate the engineering discipline across several projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Support testing, QC, installation and commissioning activities
- Present engineering solutions and proposals based on customer specifications and budgets
- Perform factory acceptance testing with the customer to prove system readiness
- Assist project managers with claims covering scope, cost, time and risk changes
- Approve scope, budgets and schedules for assignments to deliver on time and within cost
- Represent Hitachi Energy as focal point for customers, officials and contractors in project meetings
- Coach colleagues and customers to build their technical skills
- Manage project schedules, timelines, budgets and timesheets
- Liaise with vendors and contractors to integrate third-party systems securely
- Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or communication engineering
- Bring 5 to 8 years of experience in power grids with knowledge of Micro SCADA, RTUs, communication networks and interfaces
- Show strong design capability in control systems or power systems engineering
- Know communication protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 101, IEC 104, DNP3.0 and Modbus, and IED and relay functions
- Apply modern OT security practice, including segmentation, firewalls, DMZs, IDS/IPS and endpoint protection
- Understand substation network topology design
- Possess Fortinet, Nozomi or IEC 62443 certification (valued)
- Manage critical and complex systems with strong problem-solving skills
- Communicate fluently in spoken and written English