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Substation Automation System Engineer

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy serves customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories.  Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society.

Your responsibilities:

  • You will have hands on with Substation Automation Systems (SAS)/SCADA and gateway solutions related engineering design document preparation, configuration, testing commissioning and troubleshooting, knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable, engineering and testing of Control and Protection relays and solutions for High and Medium voltage switchgears.

  • You will create and review of Engineering documents and protection relay configurations. You will have prior experience with substation automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), JAVA, HTML, Gateways will be a key differentiator.

  • You will have knowledge of SAS Panel related design and detail design documentation thereof are desirable, experience with Protection Relay Configuration software is an advantage, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850. SCADA connectivity: TCP/IP over CAT5 and Fiber, RS-232/485 (ability to debug these physical links is a must).

  • You will act as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contribute to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices, ensure lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.  

  • You will promote and enforces safe working environment by enforcing and supporting adequate HSE measures in all activities undertaken by himself & the team, follow ethics and compliances as per company guidelines.

  • You will ensure safe working procedures and practices are followed at all times including usage of Personal Protective Equipment, reporting of injury/ incidents/ hazards/ near miss events and prevention measures incorporating lessons learnt. 

  • 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:

  • You hold bachelor’s Degree, preferable in Engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field.

  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain.

  • Proficiency in both Spoken and Written English is mandatory.

  • You will have good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support project manager in project engineering is a must.

More about us:

Hitachi Energy Korea have been awarded the following honor [Best Practice in Remote Work Implementation (2021.02), Great Place To Work (2023.06), Best Work places for Senior Employees/Women (2024.11) Etc.]
We also offering a several range of benefit programs, such as below

  • Congratulatory & Condolence Support

  • Meal Allowance Program

  • Group-Term Life Insurance

  • Appreciation and Recognition Program

  • Medical Check-up (including one additional family member)

  • Flexible Working hour 

  • Remote Work

  • Self-Development Program


Are you interested in our company? Welcome to Apply! If you have any questions regarding our opening position, please don’t hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition Team via email (kr-hitachienergy.recruit@hitachienergy.com).

Location Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea, Republic of
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-04-15
Reference number R0067498

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.