Senior SCADA Controls Systems Engineer – Battery Storage

🕒 June 5

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $140k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Systems Engineer

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Plus Power

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51 - 200 employees

⚡ Energy

💰 $219M Debt Financing on 2021-11

Energy

Plus Power is a company committed to transforming the electric grid by developing, owning, and operating battery energy storage systems that provide efficient and reliable grid services. With projects in over 28 U. S. states and Canadian provinces, it enhances grid stability by storing excess energy and injecting it back into the grid during peak demand. Plus Power's battery facilities, such as the Kapolei Energy Storage project and the Sierra Estrella Energy Storage facility, demonstrate significant achievements in renewable integration and grid resilience. The company plays a pivotal role in solving climate challenges by offering flexible and fast-dispatch energy solutions, uniquely providing power plant-like services at scale. Plus Power's initiatives ensure enhanced power reliability and energy resilience, supporting the transition to sustainable energy sources and aiding grids in managing renewable energy more effectively.

📋 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

• 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

• 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