Plus Power is hiring a
Senior SCADA Control Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Plus Power, a leading energy storage company, as a Senior SCADA and Controls Engineer. This role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and operations of cutting-edge energy storage systems, including control system infrastructure, PPC, HMI, and RTU programming, and providing technical support for plant automation tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum BA/BS in related field; electrical engineering degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ 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
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, BACnet, MQTT
• Programming language experience Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, C#
• Experience in server deployment and management
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners and operators
• Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
• The expected salary range* for this position begins at $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law
• This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
• Plus Power offers a comprehensive benefits program
• Unlimited vacation
• Flexible remote work
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave