Senior SCADA Controls Systems Engineer - Battery Storage

Plus
Palm Beach Gardens, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 140K

Job location

Remote
Palm Beach Gardens, United States of America

Tech stack

C
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
C Sharp (Programming Language)
C++
Communications Protocols
Computer Security
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Python
Microsoft Office
Modbus
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)
Microsoft PowerPoint
OPC Unified Architecture
Data Logging
Reliability of Systems
Integration Tests
Iec61131-3
Programming Languages

Job description

  • 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

Do you have experience in Energy storage systems?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We are looking for a Senior Controls System Engineer. This qualified individual would work under the guidance of the Manager - Operational Technology to design, implementation, and operations of cutting-edge, utility scale energy storage systems including supporting control systems at various plant locations. This position requires experience, advanced knowledge and expertise with next generation plant control and automation systems, including battery energy storage systems, cyber security network standards, ISO market interfacing, and plant performance management., * 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 & conditions

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Palm Beach Gardens, FL Hybrid work From $140,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Work from home, Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America's leading energy storage developers, owners and operators. Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power's offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Birmingham, New York, and Palm Beach.

The expected salary range* for this position begins at $140,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

Plus Power offers a comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth.

About the company

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 states that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure. Standalone energy storage is rapidly transforming the North American energy markets, because it is cheaper than new natural gas plants, faster to build than fossil peakers or transmission, and able to perform diverse energy services. Plus Power partners with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Plus Power's team applies an intentional mindset to energy storage development by using a data-driven approach to development and operations. At Plus Power, we are focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably. We are growing fast, and value candidates who, like us, share a focus on setting high expectations, owning and learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and are committed to internal partnering as a key element of our ideas meritocracy. Our team praises Plus Power's culture and excels through our game-changing mission and supportive ecosystem.

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