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Control Engineer – Substations

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Type of work

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Country

Poland

Start date

October 1st, 2026

Duration

> 1 year

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Join a major renewable energy project with a leading global developer as a Control Engineer / Operator supporting the delivery and commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure for a large-scale offshore wind development. This role is based onshore at a new substation facility in northern Poland, operating on a project rotation and working 12-hour shifts.

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced electrical operations professional to take responsibility for the safe coordination and control of LV, MV and HV network operations during construction, commissioning and energisation activities.
Working as part of a high-performing commissioning team, you will lead switching operations, oversee electrical safety compliance, coordinate outages, and ensure the integrity and availability of critical power systems.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and control LV/MV/HV electrical operations
Plan and manage switching activities across the project
Monitor and report operational status through SCADA systems
Maintain accurate control logs and switching records
Manage electrical safety documentation and safe systems of work
Support commissioning and energisation of substations, cables and associated plant
Coordinate outages and network control activities
Attend stakeholder and grid interface meetings
Provide technical guidance on electrical safety and operational matters
Ensure compliance with national regulations, project procedures and industry standards

Requirements

Proven experience in HV operations, switching and commissioning activities
Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and permit-to-work systems
Minimum 3 years' experience within onshore substation environments
Relevant electrical qualification aligned to HV authorisation requirements
Experience within renewable energy, transmission, utility or offshore wind projects is highly desirable
Ability to work effectively within a rotational project environment

Project Details

Location: Northern Poland
Work Pattern: Rotation basis (2/2, 4/4 or similar project schedule)
Shift Pattern: 12-hour days
Sector: Offshore Wind / Renewable Energy
Start: October 2026
Contract: Until early 2028

This is an excellent opportunity to join a landmark renewable energy development and play a key role in the safe energisation and operation of critical grid infrastructure.