Controls & Automation Engineer

Hatch; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Control and Automation Engineer to support on-site construction management, ensuring compliance with design specifications, codes and standards. The role involves assessing field problems, developing practical solutions, and assisting supervision of works contractors and Hatch personnel.

Responsibilities include resolving cross-discipline clashes, contributing to risk mitigation, and coordinating with QA/QC, permits, and project plans to achieve successful handover to

Qualifications

• Professional Control and Automation Engineer with strong project execution experience.
• Experience with hazard identification and risk management practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to provide timely, practical solutions to field issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical bid analysis and site data validation.
• Coordinate local permitting requirements for the project.
• Contribute to Construction Execution Plan Field Engineering section.
• Review contractor documents (ITPs, Method Statements) for QA/QC support.
• Support construction supervision and monitor contractor progress and changes.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes and design instructions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Requisition ID99531-Posted08/12/2026

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Summary

The Control and Automation Engineer is to provide technical engineering support to Hatch’s on site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes and standards.

The Control and Automation Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.

The scope of the Control and AutomationEngineer includes the following activities:

• Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)
• As applicable, assist with constructability input and on site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling
• Participation in risk identification activities, including the development of appropriate mitigations.
• Supporting the Lead Pre-Operational Testing Control and Automation Engineer as required.
• Participation in Pre-operational Testing activities on site and achieving successful handover to the Commissioning Team/Owners Team

The Pre-Operational Testing Control and Automation Engineer must have sound Control and Automation engineering knowledge and be familiar with the design requirements of the Project scope and the application of Pre-operational Testing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required verify site data and conditions
• Coordinate local permitting technical requirements
• Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan
• Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements
• Provide technical assistance to QA/QC
• Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision
• Review and verification of contractor’s monthly progress reports
• Manage field information requests and site design change procedures
• Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases
• Construction Management Role Description
• Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims
• Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation
• Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities
• Generate and/or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables
• Manage, control and maintain onsite drawings, files and registers
• Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions
• Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform technical review at substantial and final completions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• The position requires a professional Control and Automation Engineer or an individual with significant technical experience having a strong technical background in similar facilities.
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflow in the execution of projects.
• Good working knowledge of design review and reporting technologies used for the project.
• Experience with hazard identification and risk management practices.
• Good understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies in a project environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to produce workable and timely solutions to a myriad of field issues
• Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor, material, equipment, cost and schedule requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the particular area of the project under his domain
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is advantageous
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.