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Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (m/f/d)
full-timeAustria

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Austria

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full-time

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About this role

We are seeking a Senior E&IC (Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls) Engineer to act as an internal expert for multidisciplinary project teams within our Power Plant Engineering Department. This role will focus on Jenbacher gas engine-based turn-key power plants and complex energy projects including CHP installations, biogas/biomethane plants, hydrogen applications, microgrids, district heating and hybrid energy systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in E&IC engineering for power generation applications, strong cross-disciplinary coordination skills, and a thorough understanding of relevant international standards and regulations.
 

What INNIO offers you:

  • An innovative and international working environment
  • Flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
  • Health We Care program – including company sports activities
  • Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
  • Good connections to public transport – station in direct proximity
  • Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
  • One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
  • Attractive location in the heart of the Alps with various outdoor sports and leisure possibilities

Your Responsibilities:

  • Act as internal expert for E&IC and power systems engineering, supporting multiple stationary and containerized power plant projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Develop and improve standards, workflows, and documentation for Jenbacher installations; ensure optimal E&IC design and integration of engines with plant components
  • Oversee specification and integration of electrical power system components (e.g., transformers, switchgears), and ensure compliance with grid codes, electrical standards, and safety regulations (EN, ATEX, SIL, CE)
  • Coordinate across disciplines, support plant concept engineering, project structuring, and sales with technical expertise; guide and train the E&IC engineering group
  • Drive continuous improvement, conduct risk and functional safety assessments, support procurement, and participate in site supervision, FAT/SAT, and commissioning
  • Provide technical solutions for complex integration challenges in hybrid power systems

Your Profile:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics, or related field (MSc, Dipl.-Ing. FH or equivalent), with 15+ years’ experience in E&IC engineering, ideally in gas engine power plants and EPC/EPCM projects
  • Strong knowledge of international, European, and North American electrical standards, automation systems, instrumentation, functional safety, and explosion protection (ATEX)
  • Experience with containerized/stationary power plant projects, control systems, grid connection, electrical protection, and multidisciplinary team coordination
  • Proficient in project and general management (certifications preferred), EMSR planning, automation systems (PLC, SCADA), engineering tools (Comos PT, EPlan), and functional safety/SIL implementation
  • Skilled in technical training, recruiting, and personnel development; fluent in German (native) and English (business level)
  • Analytical, solution-oriented, resilient, and proactive with strong communication, stakeholder management, and team coaching skills; customer-focused and willing to travel up to 30%

At INNIO, we offer an attractive compensation package that is above the collective agreement for the metal industry. Your qualifications and experience will be considered in an open dialogue during the recruiting process to ensure a market-competitive compensation package.

Other facts

Tech stack
Electrical Engineering,Instrumentation,Controls Engineering,Project Management,Cross-Disciplinary Coordination,Functional Safety,Grid Connection,Automation Systems,Technical Training,Personnel Development,Communication Skills,Stakeholder Management,Analytical Skills,Solution-Oriented,Resilience,Proactivity

About INNIO

INNIO Group is a leading energy solution and service provider that empowers industries and communities to make sustainable energy work today. With its Jenbacher and Waukesha product brands and its AI-powered myplant digital platform, INNIO Group offers innovative solutions for the power generation and compression segments that help industries and communities generate and manage energy sustainably while navigating the fast-changing landscape of traditional and green energy sources. INNIO Group is individual in scope, but global in scale. With its flexible, scalable, and resilient energy solutions and services, INNIO Group enables its customers to manage the energy transition along the energy value chain wherever they are in their transition journey.
INNIO Group is headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), with other primary operations in Waukesha (Wisconsin, U.S.) and Welland (Ontario, Canada). Through a service network in more than 100 countries, a team of more than 4,000 experts provides life-cycle support to the more than 57,000 engines that INNIO Group has delivered globally.
INNIO Group's ESG strategy has been recognized and awarded by esteemed rating agencies such as Sustainalytics and EcoVadis. Additionally, the company’s near-term climate targets until 2030 have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

For more information, visit INNIO Group’s website at innio.com

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Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Energy Technology

What you'll do

  • Act as an internal expert for E&IC and power systems engineering, supporting multiple power plant projects. Oversee specification and integration of electrical power system components and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

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