Senior Controls Engineer
Core
Lead controls-related activities for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects during the operational phase, focusing on control system performance, software/firmware lifecycle management, and grid code compliance.
Role type
Senior Controls Engineer (Services)
Builds
Operational reliability and availability of BESS control systems
Domain
Renewable energy, energy storage, power grid
Required skills
Controls engineering, SCADA protocols (IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850, Modbus TCP/IP), PLCs/RTUs, Python, Shell/Bash scripting, Linux, C/C++, Simulink, root cause analysis, change management
Preferred skills
German language, high-voltage electrical equipment knowledge, CMMS experience
Technologies
SEL RTACs, Siemens relays/meters, GitHub, Linux, Python, Shell, Simulink, C/C++
Responsibilities
Lead and drive project-specific BESS control system requirements; Serve as primary controls subject matter expert for customers and stakeholders; Support long-term service agreement execution and lead grid code compliance testing; Collaborate with Field Service Engineers to resolve complex controls and system performance issues; Plan and execute software and firmware upgrades; Lead and perform root cause analyses of system events; Manage controls-related improvement tickets and enforce change management processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
