Senior Project Engineer – Substation Automation and Cybersecurity

Location:

Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0137837

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

You as a Senior Project Engineer - Substation Automation System and Cyber Security will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will be authorized for an engineering discipline with medium to high complexity. Completing engineering assignments for Micro SCADA or RTU on multiple projects cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, delivery time, quality standards, and safety requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of Micro SCADA, RTU560 series, REx670 IEDs, and regional cybersecurity standards, including the implementation of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS).
• Monitoring progress and performing against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, and external contractors.
• Taking full responsibility for creating the project design, engineering activities, and testing Micro SCADA and RTU-related projects from conceptual design to final build status and coordinating the engineering discipline across several projects with external and internal stockholders.
• Providing technical support for testing, QC, installation, and commissioning activities and preparing proposals or presentations of engineering solutions based on customer specifications and budget requirements.
• Performing factory acceptance testing with the customer to prove system readiness and supporting project managers in issuing claims including new or change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, and risk qualifications.
• Providing cost-effective quality solutions as per requirements and delivers within time, budget, and contract.
• Creating work plans and cost estimates and reviewing and approving scope, budgeting and scheduling for assignments and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
• Acting as the focal point for customer Interaction, officials, contractors, and others promoting Hitachi Energy's working principles and ethics and attending project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. training, coaching, supporting, and providing technical advice to customers and colleagues elevating their knowledge and technical skills.
• Problems facing are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis. Requiring ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate and influence in project executions.
• Manage Project schedule, timelines, budget, and timesheet.
• You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or communication engineering.
• Minimum 05 to 08 years of experience in power grids and Knowledge of Micro SCADA, RTUs, communication networks, and their interfaces.
• Strong design capability experience in the engineering discipline of control systems or power systems.
• Experience in industry standards communication protocols IEC61850, IEC101, IEC104, DNP3.0, Modbus etc. and understanding of IEDs and relays functionalities.
• Fortinet/NOZOMI/IEC62443 Certification will be value added.
• Familiar with modern practices in OT Security. Knowledge of Substation Network Topology design.
• Design secure OT network architectures including segmentation, firewalls, and DMZs.
• Implement access controls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection.
• Ability to self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to manage critical and complex products and systems.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure secure integration of third-party systems.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.