CareerPlan

Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer

Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA, 15108Full-time$86k–$126k2026-09-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, develop, test, implement, and commission microgrid control solutions for Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Generators to achieve energy savings and system resiliency.

Role type

Senior IC microgrid controls engineer

Builds

Microgrid power system solutions for commercial and industrial customers

Domain

Energy / Power Systems / Industrial Automation

Required skills

Power distribution controls, Microgrid operations, DERs (PV, BESS, Generators), Electrical Power Systems, Automation Controller programming, HMI development, Bill of materials creation, Sequence of Operation (SOO) preparation, Troubleshooting

Preferred skills

PE License, Electrical distribution equipment knowledge, Power monitoring systems, Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850), Ignition SCADA, Multi-function protection relays, Field experience in electrical distribution

Technologies

CODESYS, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Ignition (Perspective), SCADA, Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850

Responsibilities

Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Automation Controllers and HMIs; Select components and create bill of materials; Prepare submittal documentation and Sequence of Operation (SOO); Provide sketches and direction to Electrical Designers; Review DER vendor submittals; Assist with factory testing and field start-ups; Troubleshoot non-functioning systems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC