Ignitis group

Renewable Energy

SENIORC&IAUTOMATIONENGINEER(F/M/D)

€55–80k ~AI est. Kaunas, Kaunas County, Lithuania FULL TIME
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The Brief

“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.

Renewable Energy
Problems you'll solve

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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