Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Qemetica; Inowrazlaw; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care (Luxmed)

Life insurance (UNIQA)

Sports card (MultiSport)

Hybrid working model - 3 days on site

Social benefits fund package

Training and development budget

Language classes (English/German)

Team events and volunteering

Job summary

Qemetica in Poland is seeking an experienced I&C/Electrical Engineering Lead for Waste to Energy projects. You will oversee instrumentation, control and electrical design, erection activities, and TOR evaluation to optimize costs while coordinating with EPCs and internal teams.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, 5+ years in I&C engineering (3+ in energy/WTE), and strong English/Polish communication. Onsite work three days weekly is expected in Inowrocław.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in I&C/Electrical/Power Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in I&C engineering; 3+ years in Energy/WTE sectors.
• Strong knowledge of I&C and Power Engineering, Waste to Energy plants, and related tech.
• Experience coordinating complex engineering projects with EPC contractors and teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrumentation, control and electrical design and ensure effective communication with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Oversee erection activities with efficient coordination and communication.
• Prepare and evaluate TORs for Waste to Energy projects and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure technical specifications, quality standards, budgets, and schedules for I&C and Power systems.
• Support technical and commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Identify and analyze project risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Oversee documentation control and configuration of I&C and Power systems and ensure accurate records.
• Support seamless integration of contractor deliverables with the project plan.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Lead RoE activities by capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Deliver cost-effective solutions that meet stakeholder expectations and sustainability goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in I&C/Electrical/Power Engineering or related field

Job description

• Oversee the instrumentation, control and electric design, ensuring efficient communication with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Oversee the erection, ensuring efficient communication with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Prepare and evaluate Terms of Reference (TOR) for strategic Waste to Energy projects and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Ensure that instrumentation and control and electric technical specifications, quality standards, budget requirements, and project schedules.
• Support technical and commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Identify and analyze project risks and opportunities eventually providing mitigation strategies.
• Oversee documentation control and configuration of I&C and Power systems ensuring project’s documentation is accurate and answers to the company’s expectations.
• Support technical interactions with contractors and ensure the integration of their deliverables with the overall project plan.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Lead Return on Experience (RoE) activities by capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement.
• Deliver cost-effective solutions that meet stakeholder expectations and support the company’s commitment to excellence and sustainability

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee the instrumentation, control and electric design, ensuring efficient communication with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Oversee the erection, ensuring efficient communication with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Prepare and evaluate Terms of Reference (TOR) for strategic Waste to Energy projects and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Ensure that instrumentation and control and electric technical specifications, quality standards, budget requirements, and project schedules.
• Support technical and commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Identify and analyze project risks and opportunities eventually providing mitigation strategies.Oversee documentation control and configuration of I&C and Power systems ensuring project’s documentation is accurate and answers to the company’s expectations.
• Support technical interactions with contractors and ensure the integration of their deliverables with the overall project plan.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Lead Return on Experience (RoE) activities by capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement.
• Deliver cost-effective solutions that meet stakeholder expectations and support the company’s commitment to excellence and sustainability

Our Requirements

• Master's degree in I&C Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in I&C engineering with minimum 3 years of experience in the Energy or Waste-to-Energy sector
• Electric experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of I&C and Power Engineering, Waste to Energy plants, and Power and Heat Generation technologies. Experience with Incineration Technology as preferred.
• Experience in coordinating complex engineering projects and working with EPC contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.
• Results-oriented approach, flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Very good command of English, at least B2 level.
• Availability to work onsite in Inowrocław three days per week

What We Offer

• Private medical care (Luxmed).
• Life insurance (UNIQA).
• Sports card (MultiSport Plus or MultiSport Light).
• Hybrid working model - 3 days on site, Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Masovian regions
• Social benefits fund package, including vacation subsidy and holiday gifts.
• Individual budget for external training and professional development.
• English or German language classes.
• Company events, team-building activities, integration initiatives, and volunteering opportunities.