Controls Engineer, SCADA

• Serve as the primary technical authority and trusted advisor for controls, SCADA, and industrial networking throughout the full project lifecycle—from design through commissioning and handover.
• Lead the engineering development, coordination, review, and technical oversight of multiple contracted energy storage projects at varying stages of execution.
• Own the specification, design, testing, and startup of Fluence OS (FOS) controls and network solutions, including Energy Management Systems (EMS), PLCs, HMIs, data collectors, and other ICS/OT components. Application-specific training will be provided to support commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain controls architecture, controls narratives, and integration strategies for BESS functionality, including interfaces with higher-level plant controllers managing multiple asset types.
• Create and manage controls specifications, points lists, and OPC mappings to support customer remote monitoring, control, and data integration requirements.
• Define and execute FAT and SAT strategies in collaboration with Network Design and Systems Deployment teams to reduce commissioning risk and duration.
• Coordinate and manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and cross-functional internal teams (electrical, network, manufacturing, fire suppression, product, deployment, and commissioning) to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are contract-compliant, constructible, and regionally appropriate, accounting for jurisdictional codes, standards, and cost impacts.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and certifications within the energy storage industry and support project leadership in securing regulatory and jurisdictional approvals.
• Partner with Project Managers and Project Engineers to plan, prioritize, and resource controls and SCADA activities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex controls, SCADA, networking, and system-integration issues during design, deployment, and commissioning.
• Support technical issue resolution across the project lifecycle, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes, templates, test procedures, and deployment tools.
• Track and improve operational performance metrics, including deployment quality, commissioning efficiency, and issue recurrence.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives related to OS deployment, controls functionality, and OT/network integration.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including project leadership and customers.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, documentation discipline, engineering rigor, and quality execution.
• Perform the majority of configuration and deployment tasks remotely; however, travel to project sites is required as needed to support successful execution.

• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Controls, Communications, Network, and SCADA systems within the power utility or related industries, including BESS, PV, or hybrid power systems.
• Demonstrated intermediate-to-expert proficiency with industrial SCADA, DCS, and DAS platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong experience with PLC and HMI development, including programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning for renewable energy or utility-scale power applications.
• Deep technical knowledge of power plant control systems, including SCADA development, data acquisition, power plant controllers, PCS controls, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and integration with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Proven experience executing engineering for EPC-style power projects, encompassing SCADA, communications, controls systems, protection and metering, and integration with utility and grid operator interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols, including IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, and MQTT.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation hardware and platforms, including: PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7, Allen Bradley ControlLogix) and IEC 61131-based soft logic. Protection relays and power quality/revenue meters (e.g., SEL, Electro Industries, SICAM, Bachmann Electronic, etc. ) . SCADA gateways, RTUs, and data concentrators.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, managed Ethernet switches, fiber and serial media, and deployment of enterprise-grade network equipment (e.g., Cisco) in operational technology (OT) environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems, including firewalls, network segmentation, secure remote access, and server infrastructure in compliance with OT/IT security best practices.
• General understanding of the design, operation, and maintenance of high-voltage electrical equipment, such as inverters, transformers, I/O systems, telecommunications equipment, and plant-level controllers.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers, technicians, or contractors in the electric power or related industrial sectors; ability to work effectively within matrixed and cross-functional organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, delivering time-sensitive engineering solutions with minimal supervision, while meeting budget, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments, including task tracking and delivery using tools such as JIRA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and influence without direct authority.
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards, procedures, and compliance requirements applicable to industrial and utility-scale environments.

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