Company 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
Job Description
We are looking for a colleague who would join our Ignitis Renewables Latvia’s team and support the Engineering Department in the onshore - Automation engineer with wider knowledge (including automation controllers, relay protection, IT network devices, a bit of communication protocols, a bit of control systems and local legislation knowledge). We value openness, partnership is our strength, and responsibility makes us a great team. If all this speaks to you, we would like to invite you to join us.
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:
- Managing and supervising the implementation of electrical equipment in substations and renewable power plants
- Overseeing the installation and operation of relay protection and automation devices, PLCs, RTUs, transducers, and IT network devices
- Evaluating and ensuring grid connection compliance
- Preparing design tasks and technical requirements for owner’s equipment and systems
- Reviewing and approving technical specifications, design solutions, and contractor equipment
- Approving factory drawings, testing procedures, and detailed design schematics
- Supervising factory acceptance tests, installation, and pre-commissioning
- Overseeing site acceptance and grid code tests
- Approving As-Built documentation, including test reports and operation manuals.
Qualifications
- Master's or bachelor's degree in electrical or Automation Engineering
- Experience in electrical engineering and automation, particularly in power plants, substations, and distribution/transmission networks
- Basic knowledge of relay protection devices and communication protocols
- Experience in design or testing or planning, and maintenance of electrical systems, SCADA systems and IT network devices
- Knowledge of control system engineering, including data acquisition, communication protocols, and supervisory systems
- Experience in communication with transmission system operator and/or distribution system operator in regards of relay protection and automation implementation.
Would Be an Advantage:
- Experience with renewable energy systems (e.g., wind or solar engineering, energy storage)
- Proficiency in relay protection and automation, including experience with controllers (PLC, RTU) and transducers.
Additional Information
- To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
- International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
- A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
- Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
- Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, etc.
- Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience.
Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.
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What We Do
Ignitis Group is a renewables-focused integrated utility.
The group’s core activities include power and heat production and supply, power and natural gas trading and distribution, and power system maintenance and development.
The development of green energy is a priority for Ignitis Group with an aim to become the region’s main competence center for new energy and a leader in distributed energy solutions in the Baltic Sea region and beyond.
Group companies operate in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Finland. Group innovation fund invests in energy startups in the UK, Norway and France.
