Controls Engineer

TechnipFMC plc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc in Kraków is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership across study, tender, and early engineering activities. You will collaborate with Lead Engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and ensure successful project start-up and handover.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, risk management, and the ability to translate customer requirements into robust Controls architectures, while working in a hybrid setup with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role/environment.
• Strong English language knowledge - min. B2.
• Ability to prepare and review complex engineering documentation.
• Experience independently resolving technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Controls sub-system engineering across Tender, Studies, Pre-FEED, FEED and Early Engineering.
• Maintain Controls technical documentation per standards.
• Manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project requirements for Controls.
• Act as primary Controls interface with clients in meetings and technical discussions.
• Define system architecture and Controls solutions per process requirements.
• Coordinate inputs for Variation Orders and PVOs.

Skills

English (B2)

Technical documentation

Risk management

Tender/FEED experience

Leadership / cross-functional teams

Job description

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

In this role at TechnipFMC you will provide technical leadership and engineering support across studies, tenders, and project execution activities. You will work closely with Lead Engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality engineering solutions, successful project start-up and handover, and effective delivery of technical work. You will also lead and perform study, tender, and pre-engineering activities, contributing to the successful development of project opportunities and customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Controls sub-system engineering within Tender, Studies, Pre-FEED, FEED and Early Engineering projects.
• Establish and maintain Controls technical documentation in accordance with TechnipFMC engineering practices and company standards.
• Accountable for technical management of Controls scope including schedules, budgets, deliverables and project requirements.
• Act as primary Controls interface towards clients through meetings, presentations and technical discussions.
• Understand, interpret and communicate customer requirements to relevant engineering disciplines.
• Define and maintain Controls internal and external interfaces.
• Approve design basis and coordinate Controls design activities.
• Identify, analyse and mitigate engineering and technical risks.
• Identify scope changes and coordinate inputs for Variation Orders and Potential Variation Orders (PVOs).
• Define system architecture and Controls solutions according to process requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation describing project scope, deliverables and testing philosophy.
• Prepare and coordinate Technical Strategy Meetings together with System Responsible Engineers.
• Compile and maintain equipment and component lists developed during System Design activities.
• Review customer specifications against internal standards and identify gaps, deviations and compliance requirements.
• Prepare qualification, exception and deviation registers.
• Coordinate engineering activities required to establish complete engineering packages.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality functions to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
• Ensure Controls sub-system delivery in accordance with company, contractual and project requirements.

You Are Meant For This Job If You Have

• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role/environment
• Strong English language knowledge - min. B2
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to prepare and review complex engineering and product documentation.
• Proven ability to independently analyze and resolve technical challenges in a structured and effective manner
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and preventing potential issues
• Excellent organizational skills, enabling you to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within challenging deadlines
• Experience estimating engineering effort and providing input into project planning and resource requirement
• The ability to work independently on complex technical assignments while also providing technical guidance and leadership when required
• Experience assessing technical requirement changes and understanding their potential impact on project scope, schedule, and related activities
• Solid risk management capabilities, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project and technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
• The ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments and under time constraints
• Experience working in Tender, Study, Pre-FEED or FEED phases.
• Experience managing technical interfaces with customers and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Strong understanding of project scope management, technical risk assessment and change management.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, engineering strategies and customer presentations.
• Ability to review customer specifications and translate them into engineering requirements.

Please note that this is a hybrid role requiring presence in the Krakow office 4 days per week.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in subsea production systems or offshore energy projects.
• Experience with Controls system architecture and integration.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycle from Tender through Project Execution.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.