Senior C&I Automation Engineer - Hybrid Power Systems

Ignitis group; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3+2)

Extensive learning programs

Paid health & wellness days

Job summary

Ignitis Renewables, part of Ignitis Group, seeks aSenior C&I Automation Engineer to lead automation design and delivery for wind, solar, BESS, and hybrid projects.

You will drive technical leadership across PPC/HPPC, SCADA, PLC/RTU networks, and cybersecurity, ensuring grid code compliance and seamless integration with OEMs, EPCs, TSOs and DSOs.

The role supports development through operation, with a hybrid work model and ongoing learning opportunities within an international team.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8–12 years of engineering experience in electrical automation, relay protection, control systems, substation communication, renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience with PPC/HPPC, SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, substation networks, and renewable asset integration.
• Excellent understanding of grid codes, TSO/DSO requirements, and automation testing/commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for electrical substations and power plants automation, control, communication, and monitoring systems design with grid compliance.
• Provide technical expertise during project development, optimize control architectures, communication concepts, and cybersecurity posture.
• Support constructions, commissioning, and grid compliance testing with contractors, OEMs, TSOs, and DSOs.
• Deliver technical support during operations to improve reliability, performance, and RCA activities.
• Maintain relationships with OEMs, EPCs, system integrators, and consultants to ensure compliant solutions.
• Lead design reviews, evaluations, and engineering approvals for optimal automation architectures.
• Represent the company in technical leadership meetings with TSOs, DSOs, contractors, and vendors.
• Act as a technical advisor to Operations & Maintenance for continuous improvement and technology integration.

Skills

English proficiency

Polish proficiency

SCADA systems

PLCs

RTUs

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-101/104

Modbus

OPC UA

Education

University degree in Electrical Automation Engineering

Tools

Power Plant Controllers (PPC)

Hybrid Power Plant Controllers (HPPC)

Job description

Ignitis Renewables, part of Ignitis Group, seeks aSenior C&I Automation Engineer to lead automation design and delivery for wind, solar, BESS, and hybrid projects.

You will drive technical leadership across PPC/HPPC, SCADA, PLC/RTU networks, and cybersecurity, ensuring grid code compliance and seamless integration with OEMs, EPCs, TSOs and DSOs.

The role supports development through operation, with a hybrid work model and ongoing learning opportunities within an international team.