Energy Systems Engineer

Ampleshift; Porto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampleshift in Portugal invites a Systems Engineer for Protection & Automation to join an energy project in the north. You'll design architectures, configure relays and SCADA, and support FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning, working with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 and Modbus.

On-site regime: ~70% office/workshop and 30% field with occasional international trips. We welcome early-career engineers with hands-on energy automation experience and a passion for practical, reliable systems that

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in substation automation, protection and control, or renewable energy plant automation (PV, wind, PPC).
• Practical knowledge of IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 or Modbus.
• Experience configuring SCADA, RTU or gateway systems.
• Nice to have: relay testing with OMICRON, FAT/SAT, protection theory, and French or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Design substation automation and control system architectures.
• Configure protection relays, IEDs, RTUs, gateways and SCADA systems from scratch.
• Run FAT/SAT and support commissioning on site.
• Work with power utility protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 and Modbus.
• Collaborate with project, engineering and field teams from configuration through to handover.
• On-site regime: ~70% office/workshop and ~30% field work, with occasional international commissioning trips of up to 1–1.5 months.
• Early-career engineers with solid hands-on experience in energy automation are welcome to apply.

Skills

Substation automation

Protection & control

Renewable energy automation

SCADA configuration

RTU configuration

Gateway systems

Power system protocols

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Or registration with the Ordem dos Engenheiros

Tools

OMICRON

Job description

Ampleshift is a Portugal-based boutique IT consulting firm specialized in leading integration platforms. We combine deep technical expertise with an AI-powered development framework to help organizations transform their integrations into a competitive advantage, fast.

We don't stop at integration.

At Ampleshift, we deliver a full spectrum of technology services, from architecture and development to operations and transformation initiatives. Our teams combine technical excellence with business understanding to create meaningful impact and long-term value for every client.

We believe that true innovation happens when technology and people work in harmony. That's why we invest in talented professionals, foster collaboration and learning, and act with integrity in every engagement.

Here, you'll find more than a project, you'll find a purpose.

We’re looking for a Systems Engineer for Protection & Automation to join an energy project in the north of Portugal. This role is hands-on. You’ll take substation automation, protection and control systems from design all the way to commissioning.

What you’ll do:

• Design substation automation and control system architectures
• Configure protection relays, IEDs, RTUs, gateways and SCADA systems from scratch
• Run Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and support commissioning on site
• Work with power utility protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 and Modbus
• Work with the project, engineering and field teams from configuration through to handover
• Work Regime: On-site, around 70% office and workshop and 30% field work, with occasional international commissioning trips of up to 1 to 1.5 months
• Early-career engineers with solid hands-on experience in energy automation are welcome to apply

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or registration with the Ordem dos Engenheiros
• Hands-on experience in substation automation, protection and control, or renewable energy plant automation (PV, wind, PPC)
• Practical knowledge of IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 or Modbus
• Experience configuring SCADA, RTU or gateway systems
• Valid driving licence and availability to travel
• Nice to have: relay testing with OMICRON, FAT/SAT experience, protection theory, and French or Spanish

Ampleshift was founded on the belief that technology should connect, not complicate.

We've seen what happens when innovation loses its human touch, and we've chosen a different path. Here, you'll work on data and integration projects with real business stakes, alongside a team that values curiosity, respect and excellence.

At Ampleshift, your growth matters as much as your skills. We'll give you the freedom to experiment, the tools to grow, and the support to succeed, because we know that when you thrive, so do our clients.

If you're ready to turn business ambiguity into systems that work, your next challenge starts here.