Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer (m/f/x)

Qemetica; Inowrazlaw; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Qemetica in Poland seeks a senior I&C/Electrical engineer to lead instrumentation, control and electrical design for Waste-to-Energy projects. You will coordinate with EPC contractors and internal teams, ensuring quality, schedules and budgets while driving cost optimization.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in I&C with 3+ in energy/WtE, strong communication skills, and on-site availability in Inowrocław three days per week. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 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 I&C engineering experience with minimum 3 years in Energy or Waste-to-Energy.
• Electric experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of I&C and Power Engineering, Waste to Energy plants and Power/Heat generation.
• Experience coordinating complex engineering projects with EPC contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; English at least B2.
• Onsite work availability in Inowrocław three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrumentation, control and electric design with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Oversee erection and coordinate with stakeholders and teams.
• Prepare and evaluate TOR for Waste to Energy projects and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure specs, budget, schedules and quality for I&C, Power systems.
• Support technical and commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Identify and analyze project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee documentation control and configuration of I&C and Power systems.
• Support integration of contractor deliverables with the project plan.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements.
• Lead RoE activities by capturing lessons learned and driving improvements.
• Deliver cost-effective solutions meeting stakeholder expectations and sustainability goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English B2

Education

Master’s degree in I&C Engineering

Job description

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 in Inowrocław and 2 days remotely.
• 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.