SCADA Team Leader
The opportunity
Our Substation Automation Engineering team in Zaventem is growing, and we are looking for an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership role that combines technical depth with people development.
You will lead a team of 7 engineers, helping them grow professionally while ensuring high-quality delivery on complex substation automation projects. Your work sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and team empowerment - you will be the person your team looks to for guidance, and the person management looks to for results.
This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys developing people as much as solving technical problems. You will collaborate closely with peer engineering groups and contribute to the strategic direction of the broader Engineering department. If you are motivated by building great teams and delivering solutions that matter for the energy transition, this is your opportunity.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and motivate a team of 7 Substation Automation engineers through clear objectives and day-to-day coaching.
- Plan shifts and capacity across your team, factoring in global resource needs.
- Monitor and ensure the quality and correctness of your team's project deliverables.
- Support both your engineers and cross-functional project teams on Substation Automation topics.
- Drive personnel development to build, expand, and retain technical know-how within the team.
- Continuously improve engineering processes in close collaboration with other engineering groups to raise productivity and quality.
- Actively contribute to the Engineering management team, including cost center budgeting and definition of strategic and operational goals.
Want more jobs like this?
Get Project Management jobs in Brussels, Belgium delivered to your inbox every week.

Your background
- University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, or Control & Protection.
- Previous experience in a leadership role - as Team Manager, Project Manager, or Lead Engineer - is a strong advantage.
- Experience managing or facilitating change in a technical environment is a plus.
- Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken; French is a plus.
- Skilled at coaching and developing people, with a collaborative mindset across local and global teams.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Apply now
Current employees apply here
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Company Videos
Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Hitachi Energy.