Ignitis group
Renewable Energy
SENIORC&IAUTOMATIONENGINEER(F/M/D)
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“SENIOR C&I AUTOMATION ENGINEER (F/M/D) at Ignitis group. Skills: C&I Automation, SCADA, OT cybersecurity. Take responsibility for automation system design. Take responsibility for control system design”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality results
Industry & Context.
Analyze complex challenges; Root Cause Analysis; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related, 8–12 years of engineering experience in automation, control systems, industrial communication systems, renewable energy projects, power systems, or related, Proven experience with Power Plant Controllers (PPC), Proven experience with Hybrid Power Plant Controllers (HPPC), Proven experience with SCADA systems, Proven experience with PLCs, Proven experience with RTUs, Proven experience with industrial communication networks, Proven experience with renewable energy asset integration, Excellent understanding of grid codes, Excellent understanding of TSO requirements, Excellent understanding of DSO requirements, Excellent understanding of ancillary services, Excellent understanding of control system architectures, Excellent understanding of communication protocols, Excellent understanding of automation system testing and commissioning requirements, Technical expertise in industrial communication protocols, Technical expertise in automation technologies, Knowledge of automation system design, Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements, Knowledge of testing, Knowledge of commissioning, Knowledge of troubleshooting, Knowledge of operational support activities, Strategic and results-oriented mindset, Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, Ability to manage multiple complex projects, Excellent English communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with IEC 61850, Experience with IEC 60870-5-101/104, Experience with Modbus, Experience with OPC UA
What You'll Do.
Take responsibility for automation system design
Take responsibility for control system design
Take responsibility for communication system design
Take responsibility for monitoring system design
Provide technical expertise during project development
Optimize control system architectures
Optimize communication concepts
Optimize grid compliance strategies
Optimize operational performance
Optimize cybersecurity posture
Optimize lifecycle value
Provide technical assistance during project construction
Provide technical assistance during commissioning
Provide technical assistance during grid compliance testing
Support certification bodies
Review submitted technical documentation
Review engineering deliverables
Deliver technical support during operations
Deliver technical support during maintenance
Drive asset reliability
Drive performance optimization
Drive operational excellence
Drive Root Cause Analysis
Resolve complex automation issues
Resolve complex communication issues
Resolve complex control system issues
Maintain relationships with OEMs
Maintain relationships with EPC contractors
Maintain relationships with system integrators
Maintain relationships with consultants
Maintain relationships with TSOs
Maintain relationships with DSOs
Lead technical evaluations
Lead engineering approvals
Ensure optimal automation architectures
Ensure optimal communication systems
Ensure optimal PPC implementations
Ensure optimal HPPC implementations
Represent company in technical leadership roles
Support resolution of complex technical challenges
Support resolution of compliance challenges
Support resolution of integration challenges
Support resolution of operational challenges
Act as technical expert to O&M teams
Act as advisor to O&M teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Support technology integration
Support system upgrades
Support operational performance enhancement
Support lessons learned implementation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordination with other disciplines; Stakeholder management; Liaise with TSOs; Liaise with DSOs; Liaise with contractors; Liaise with OEMs; Liaise with consultants; Liaise with internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
English communication; Technical communication; Decision-critical insights
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects
Full Job Description
Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of green energy generation across the Baltics? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations. Ignitis Renewables focuses on developing green generation and green flexibility technologies. By developing onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery and power-to-X technologies, the company is implementing Ignitis Group’s strategic priority to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green capacities by 2030. [www.ignitisrenewables.com](http://www.ignitisrenewables.com/) We are seeking a Senior C&I Automation Engineer with extensive knowledge and practical experience across industrial automation, renewable energy control systems, power plant control systems, SCADA, communication networks, grid compliance, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity and electrical substation automation. The role is required to support the increasing complexity of renewable energy projects, including Wind Power Plants, Solar PV Plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Hybrid Power Plants, electrical substations and future technologies such as hydrogen and Power-to-X facilities. The Senior C&I Automation Engineer will act as the portfolio-level technical authority for automation and control systems, providing technical leadership, governance, engineering assurance and operational support throughout the entire asset lifecycle, including development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, optimization and life-extension activities. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team! Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart! Your key areas of responsibilities will be: * Taking responsibility for automation, control, communication, and monitoring system design, including grid compliance requirements, renewable asset integration, and coordination with other engineering disci
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