IT/OT System Engineer

Description

The company is setting up an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain, as part of its Grid and Power Quality Solutions business in Europe.

You will join a global team of engineers who deploy and secure the next generation of HVDC control systems.

The role supports deliveries of the company's control platform in large HVDC projects.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and implement features that meet customer and market requirements.
• Act as a key resource in your assigned area, supporting deployments of the company's control platform in large HVDC projects.
• Work in an IT/OT team on system, network and cybersecurity design and implementation for HVDC projects, with a focus on OT: HMI, SCADA and automation.
• Build complete network and system infrastructure that supports operations and meets defined cybersecurity levels.
• Depending on your experience, mentor junior associates and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Depending on your experience, help find and pursue opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• A university degree in a relevant technical field. Computer science, automation or related education or experience is preferably expected.
• Experience designing and testing HMIs, with the Aveva platform, Micro SCADA or similar.
• Experience with SCADA and automation design and testing, IEC101, IEC104, IEC61850 or similar, plus scripting languages and automation technologies.
• Experience with databases and high-availability solutions, and with network equipment such as firewalls, switches and GPS clocks, including redundant network designs and protocols.
• Good verbal and written communication, fluent English, and comfort in customer discussions.
• Experience with Microsoft client and server operating systems, Active Directory and security systems is meritorious.

Conditions

Location: Madrid, Spain. This role is not remote.

Full time.

Job ID R0143994. Posted 2026-09-23.

Job category: Engineering and Science.

Pre-employment background checks apply, and more comprehensive security screening may be required for some roles, with candidates notified and asked for consent beforehand.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan.
• Flexible working.
• Meal allowance.
• Life insurance.
• Medical check-up.
• Psychological assistance.
• Language training.
• Coaching and assessments.
• Benefits depend on grade and experience and are subject to the plan rules.