ECCS Designer Engineer Estonia

COBELEC is a specialist engineering company delivering complex railway and energy infrastructure solutions across Europe. The company provides high‑value technical expertise in traction power supply, electrification and control systems, working on large‑scale, long‑term projects with leading international partners. With a strong engineering culture and an innovative mindset, COBELEC offers its employees the opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, professional environment.

On behalf of the company, we are now inviting a bright and motivated professional to join a friendly engineering team in Estonia in the position of ECCS Automation Engineer.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, programming and commissioning of advanced control systems for major railway electrification projects. You will work closely with international experts and local stakeholders, ensuring that complex automation solutions are precisely specified, robustly integrated and fully compliant with technical, safety and regulatory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems (ECCS) for railway electrification projects, including related systems such as DCS (power plants), SAS (substations) and EMS (TSO dispatch centers).
• Program, configure and validate automation and control systems across multiple platforms and architectures.
• Define and implement industrial communication networks, ensuring secure, reliable and high‑availability system integration.
• Work with IEC 61850, IEC 60870‑5‑104, DNP3, Ethernet Modbus and fieldbus protocols.
• Apply telecom protocols such as MPLS, PRP, HSR and RSTP for resilient communication in control systems.
• Ensure ECCS design conformity with local legislation, standards and European TSI requirements.
• Support and apply cybersecurity practices aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 and IEC 62351.
• Participate in testing, validation and commissioning activities, providing technical support on site when required.
• Collaborate with project teams and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
• Be available for coordination travel related to project needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Practical experience in automation within electrification projects; railway project experience or DCS background is a strong advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in programming, configuring and validating automation systems.
• Solid understanding of digital communication protocols for control/electrical systems; experience with telecom protocols (MPLS, PRP, HSR, RSTP) is an advantage.
• Interest or experience in cybersecurity for OT/control systems is considered a plus.
• English at minimum B2 level, Estonian language skills are a strong advantage.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives, solve complex problems and deliver high‑quality automation solutions.
• Confidence in coordinating with international experts, local partners and multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer:

• Monthly gross salary €3,500-€4,500, with clear potential for growth as project responsibilities expand.
• A secure role within a major European railway electrification programme, with an expected duration of up to 15 years.
• Direct contribution to one of Europe’s largest and most advanced railway infrastructure projects.
• Work with unique control, automation and communication technologies not commonly available in the region.
• Join a diverse team of specialists from across Europe, gaining exposure to best practices and modern engineering standards.
• Opportunities to deepen technical expertise, expand responsibilities and grow within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• A friendly, professional and solution‑oriented team that values innovation, knowledge sharing and high‑quality engineering outcomes.

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