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About the Role
The Controls Engineer will lead the implementation of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) capable of ultra-fast response to dispatch commands and grid supply variations. This candidate must be familiar with power systems, utility generation, protection, and transmission systems, as well as modern industrial networks and utility communication protocols.
Responsibilities
- Review project contracts and vendor agreements for controls-related requirements and ensure alignment throughout project execution.
- Review and validate project design packages, including electrical drawings, data flow diagrams, network designs, signal mappings (analog, Modbus, DNP3), electrical power models, and control narratives.
- Maintain and organize technical documentation within SharePoint while coordinating documentation flow with vendors and project stakeholders.
- Develop batch scripts and automation tools to streamline data collection and improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as a key technical resource for customers, EPCs, utilities, equipment vendors, and internal project teams throughout project execution.
- Troubleshoot network and communications issues within VPN-secured environments.
- Respond to customer and operator requests regarding system modifications, troubleshooting, and control system enhancements.
- Support site commissioning activities and provide technical expertise for all controls-related tasks.
- Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, safety protocols, and company policies.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with industrial control systems within electrical generation, renewable energy, or similar power system environments is required.
- Experience working with inverter-based resources (IBR) such as Battery Energy Storage Systems, solar, or other renewable generation technologies.
- Exposure to substations, protective relays, and transformers is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, and TCP/IP.
- Strong understanding of industrial networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and network communications.
- Experience with SCADA systems, plant control systems, or utility-scale automation.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to travel up to 10–15% nationally and internationally to support project sites and vendor facilities.
Skills
- Power systems
- Utility generation
- Protection systems
- Transmission systems
- Industrial networks
- Utility communication protocols
- Modbus
- DNP3
- TCP/IP
- IP addressing
- Subnetting
- Switches
- Firewalls
- VPNs
- Network communications
- SCADA systems
- Plant control systems
- Utility-scale automation
- Batch scripting
- Automation tools
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Controls Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Related discipline
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical/dental/life/disability program
- Vacation
- Sick days
About the Company
- Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, founded in 2001.
- e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, specializing in battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications.
- e-STORAGE offers proprietary LFP battery solutions, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative grid integration solutions.
- e-STORAGE has implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions globally.
- The company operates two automated manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh.
Equal Opportunity
- Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.