Controls Engineer – Energy Storage
IHI Terrasun Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $158,000 per year
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Process Controls, Engineering Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
- 5+ years’ experience in power systems including high power (100 kW and above) inverters and DC systems or turbine controls
- 5+ 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
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows system administration
- Ability to be self-motivated and perform duties in a collaborative working environment
- Capable of handling complex issues and problems, and refers the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Benefits
- 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited paid time off
- Short-term & long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingcontrol system softwarepower systemshigh power invertersDC systemsanalog electronicsnetwork securitystructured programming languagesindustrial communication protocolsmonitor and control systems
Soft Skills
self-motivatedcollaborativeproblem-solvingtechnical oversight