Lead Controls Engineer – Energy Storage
IHI Terrasun Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $165,000 - $205,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- The Lead Controls Engineer position is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of controls software libraries, PLC hardware design, and documentation for battery energy storage projects and product solutions.
- Develop and maintain a universal, scalable PLC platform that integrates with multiple project configuration and equipment, including the maintenance of PLC BOM and specification.
- Develop and maintain the control libraries for the energy storage controller, including the integration of new PCS and Battery configurations into the control libraries.
- Develop and maintain design documentation, including FMEA’s, System Requirements, Design Standards, and the Controls O&M Manual.
- Support the development of the application specific HMI/UI for commissioning and operation of the energy storage system.
- Testing and validation of developed components, including support for factory acceptance tests, on-site commissioning, and site acceptance tests.
- Vendor oversight – technical oversight of vendors for specific projects.
- Participate in product planning and roadmap development.
- Understand relevant safety and compliance requirements and ensure adherence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Process Controls, Engineering Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- 10+ years’ experience in power systems including high power (100 kW and above) inverters and DC systems or turbine controls.
- 10+ years‘ experience in technical and data-related roles including demonstrated experience with implementing, operating, and maintaining PLC based control system software.
- Knowledge of Medium and Low voltage distribution and protection systems.
- Knowledge of Analog electronics (e.g., highly accurate power measurements).
- Familiarity with isolation, DC-DC power supplies, serial communication circuits.
- Experience with battery and power management strongly desired.
- Understanding of communications diagrams and advanced networking topology is required.
- Working knowledge of network security, structured programming languages, energy storage control software, industrial communication protocols, and monitor and control systems.
- Background with substation communication equipment and industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP, ICCP, and OPC) is required.
- Experience with design tools such as Microsoft Visio, etc. is required.
- Experience with GE, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric or SEL PLC products, IEC 61131-3 programming languages, and Ignition HMI is a plus.
- Agile, able to handle rapidly changing requirements.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance through our premium Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching.
- Financial Security: Employer-sponsored Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Professional Development: Tuition and continuing education stipend to support your growth.
- Inclusive and Supportive Culture: Work in an environment where collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect thrive.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingcontrols software developmentbattery energy storage systemshigh power invertersDC systemsanalog electronicsnetwork securityindustrial communication protocolsIEC 61131-3 programming languagesHMI development
Soft Skills
excellent communication skillsvendor oversightproduct planningadaptabilityteam collaboration