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About the Role
The Senior System Controls Engineer will design, implement, and optimize control systems for power generation systems integrating gas turbines, PV solar, BESS, and other technologies. This role ensures optimal performance and reliability for large industrial facilities and data centers, requiring expertise in communications protocols, PLCs, networks, control theory, programming, and renewable energy technologies. The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of SCADA systems for microgrid projects, ensuring successful design, programming, and system configuration.
- Create detailed and simple documentation in Confluence.
- Oversee project deliverables for controls and protection systems, managing system upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting during implementation.
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget from design to O&M.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure technical solutions meet project goals and client expectations.
- Design and implement control strategies for microgrid projects, including renewable integration and energy management optimization.
- Configure and program SCADA software such as Ageto ARC, Tesla Opticaster, AlsoEnergy Powertrack, Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC to monitor and control microgrid assets.
- Review diagrams for seamless integration of PLCs, computers, and network infrastructure based on CANBUS, MODBUS, TCP/IP based networks and more.
- Specify and implement novel monitoring and asset management solutions, configuring SCADA systems to track and upload microgrid performance, battery state of charge, and energy output data to proprietary cloud with contractor support.
- Automate event logging uploading to SSH or FTP server.
- Perform system diagnostics and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal uptime and quick resolution of technical issues.
- Develop asset management protocols, including predictive maintenance strategies to ensure long-term reliability of microgrid systems.
- Provide technical support to field personnel during the installation and commissioning phases, ensuring seamless system integration.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance against project specifications.
- Prepare technical documentation such as cable schedules, control enclosure layouts, and relay panel layouts for project execution.
- Implement upgrades and enhancements to SCADA and control systems, staying ahead of technological advancements.
- Use programming languages such as Python and C# to automate system functions and optimize control logic.
- Manage database systems such as SQL or MySQL for SCADA data storage and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering/Computer Science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering, preferably in the power generation or renewable energy industry.
- Strong knowledge of control theory, including feedback control, optimization, and system identification.
- Familiarity with renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaics, energy storage systems, fuel cells, CHP, etc.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and departments.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- English proficiency is a must.
- Japanese is a nice to have.
Skills
- Communications protocols
- PLCs
- Networks
- Control theory
- Programming
- Renewable energy technologies
- SCADA systems
- PLC programming
- Industrial automation platforms
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Python
- C/C++
- Ageto ARC
- Tesla Opticaster
- AlsoEnergy Powertrack
- Ignition
- Wonderware
- WinCC
- CANBUS
- MODBUS
- TCP/IP
- SSH
- FTP
- SQL
- MySQL
Experience Level
- Senior
- 5 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering/Computer Science, mechanical engineering, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications
- Additional incentives based on individual contributions and project success
Benefits
- A work environment favorable for technical skills
- Flexible working hours to accommodate meetings with the U.S. across time zones