Senior SCADA Controls Systems Engineer – Battery Storage

Plus Power

Senior Controls System Engineer designing and implementing cutting-edge energy storage systems. Collaborating with various teams to support control systems at different plant locations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for design, implementation, and operations of control system infrastructure
Responsible for PPC, HMI, and RTU programming including technical documentation
Support day-to-day plant automation tasks to ensure network reliability, availability, and serviceability within minimal interruption
Provide technical support, respond to complex work orders and tickets from the users, and analyze and solve complex reported operation technology/control system problems
Oversee and participate in network technology upgrades or expansion projects, including installation of hardware, software and integration testing
Participate in on-field construction and plant commissioning activities
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for control and instrumentation related systems
Work cross-functionally with internal groups and external EPC vendors during project bidding and execution phases as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum BA/BS in related field; electrical engineering degree preferred
Minimum of 6+ years related industry, experience with renewable energy industry highly preferred
Knowledge and experience with battery energy storage systems use cases including primary frequency response (PFR), fast frequency response (FFR), & black start is highly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in designing and maintaining plant control systems using industry standard SCADA and PLC platforms
Understanding of data logging requirements and various historian platforms
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition
Experience with Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs, SEL RTACs, and Novatech Orions
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT
Programming language experience Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, C#
Proficient with writing technical specifications for process or manufacturing equipment
Strong understanding of cyber-security best practices including IT/OT standards
Knowledge of NERC/CIP/NIST procedures
Ability to explain complex technical analysis in a simplified matter to the internal management team and/or external parties
Demonstrated ability to work well in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Power Point
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive total compensation
Flexible, work from home or hybrid work
Unlimited vacation
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

control system infrastructure designPPC programmingHMI programmingRTU programmingplant control systems designSCADA platformsPLC platformsbattery energy storage systemsprogramming languages: Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, C#cyber-security best practices

Soft Skills

technical supportproblem analysis and solvingcross-functional collaborationcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillssimplifying complex technical analysisteamworkorganizational skillsleadershipproject execution