Automation und Steuerungs-Ingenieur für Instandhaltung (m/w/d)

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Maintenance Team at Ignitis Renewables Latvia. In this role, you will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance of automation, monitoring, and SCADA systems across our renewable energy portfolio, including Wind, Solar, BESS assets. If you are passionate about automation and renewable energy, and enjoy working in a dynamic technical environment, we would be happy to welcome you to our team.

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by

• Maintaining and supervising LV/MV/HV substation automation, monitoring, and control systems for renewable power plants
• Troubleshooting issues with extra‑low‑voltage critical infrastructure equipment
• Identifying defects and performing repairs on automation and control systems
• Configurating and updating automation, monitoring, and SCADA equipment, including backups and software upgrades
• Preparing preventive and corrective maintenance reports and required technical documentation
• Reviewing, updating, and approving technical and as‑built documentation
• Ordering and managing spare parts needed for automation and control maintenance
• Reviewing and adjusting drawings, schematics, documentation, and testing procedures
• Preparing Standard Operating Procedures for extra‑low‑voltage equipment maintenance
• Supervising installation work during and after commissioning and site acceptance tests
• Reviewing and approving as‑built documents, such as test reports, manuals, diagrams, and measurement protocols

Required for this position

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Automation
• Basic knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems and common components
• Experience with low‑voltage, transmission networks, power plants, or substation automation/relay protection
• Familiarity with network automation and monitoring equipment (controllers, transducers, PLCs, RTUs)
• Experience in design, testing, commissioning, or maintenance of electrical networks or substations
• Experience with SCADA installation/configuration is an advantage
• Knowledge of relay protection is an advantage
• Valid "B" electrical safety group or higher
• Category B driver's license
• Fluency in Latvian and basic English (A2 level or above).

In return for creating a more sustainable future, we promise

• Additional payment 20% from salary for the Passive On-Call Duties
• 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
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, volleyball, and basketball teams, etc.
• A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application.

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.

And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together, they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets - we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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 ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.

Salary range for this position group

is 1670 to 2510 EUR (before taxes). The final offer depends on experience and competence. Variable part of remuneration may be paid depending on results.