SENIOR C&I AUTOMATION ENGINEER (F/M/D) I IGNITIS RENEWABLES
Hybrid · Kaunas, Kaunas, Lithuania
Job Summary
Senior C&I Automation Engineer responsible for electrical substation automation, control systems, and communication for wind, solar, BESS, and hybrid plants; provide technical leadership across asset lifecycle, including design reviews, commissioning, operation, and optimization; ensure grid code compliance and cybersecurity posture; collaborate with OEMs, TSOs, DSOs, and consultants; require a university degree in Electrical Automation Engineering or related field and 8–12 years of experience; strong expertise in PPC/HPPC, SCADA, PLCs/RTUs, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, Modbus, OPC UA; English proficiency and willingness to work in a hybrid model.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in Electrical Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8–12 years of engineering experience in electrical automation, relay protection, control systems, substation communication systems, renewable energy projects
- Proven experience with PPC, HPPC, SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, substation communication networks, and renewable energy asset integration
- Excellent understanding of grid codes, TSO and DSO requirements, ancillary services, control system architectures, communication protocols, and automation system testing and commissioning requirements
- Technical expertise in substation communication protocols and automation technologies, including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, Modbus, OPC UA
- Strong knowledge of electrical automation system design, cybersecurity requirements, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational support with regulatory and international standards
- English communication skills
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