The opportunity
 
At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to homes, schools, hospitals, and industries — and we do so with people who are passionate, collaborative, and committed to making a real difference. As a SCADA/RTU Commissioning Engineer, you will join our Grid Automation Systems team in Baden, Switzerland. In this role, you will oversee the commissioning of substation automation systems for medium‑complexity assignments, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.

How you’ll make an impact
 
• Carry out testing and commissioning of substation automation systems at customer sites in Switzerland and abroad, while actively supporting the Service Management team
• Execute commissioning activities safely, following all Hitachi Energy and customer safety standards; report hazards and near misses to support continuous improvement
• Perform commissioning tasks according to defined process descriptions and checklists; coordinate closely with engineering and project management teams
• Identify, track, and resolve open points, ensuring customer sign‑off before site demobilization
• Report site progress and planning updates; ensure efficient use of commissioning tools and test equipment
• Provide marked‑up drawings to engineering for preparing as‑built documentation and final submissions
• Support planning and implementation of commissioning activities
• Implement design changes and provide mark‑ups for as‑built project documentation
• Coordinate site activities required to finalize customer acceptance certification
 
Your background
 
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience as a commissioning engineer for automation systems and related products
• Strong knowledge of substation SCADA/RTU systems, HMI principles, and Hitachi Energy products; understanding of protection philosophies
• Basic knowledge of communication protocols such as IEC 61850, LON, IEC 101–104, DNP; ability to read schematic drawings and identify discrepancies; strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills
• Familiarity with engineering toolchains typical for SAS/SCADA (IET600, PCM600, MicroSCADA); willingness to learn across SCADA, RTU, networking, and cybersecurity topics
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, German is preferred

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe that diversity and collaboration are the foundation of great innovation. You will join a global team where different perspectives are valued, and where we work together to advance a sustainable energy future for all.