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Position Description Merit is seeking a highly motivated, diligent individual for a Controls Engineer position within our Technology Engineering Division to grow our industry leading SCADA and Controls platform for renewable energy including solar PV, Energy Storage and Wind. The Controls Engineer will work with a cross‑functional team to execute SCADA engineering tasks through full design, procurement, development, implementation, and commissioning.
Location: Clinton, New Jersey or Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
Execute the design and development of monitoring and control systems for utility scale renewable energy projects including but not limited to, Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.
Specification and configuration of SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, & IT equipment
Develop detailed design documentation including System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points List, IP lists, Logic Diagrams, HMI mockups.
Programming and commissioning PLC controllers, SCADA servers, SCADA historians and HMI’s.
Deliver project documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material.
Provide technical support to clients for SCADA equipment.
Coordinate networking equipment configuration including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration of firewall rules.
Coordinate on‑site commissioning and installation support.
Utilize diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot complex monitoring and control systems.
Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
Work with project management to report project status, risks, and mitigation measures
Full‑Time Position Travel: up to 20%
Preferred Position Requirements
3-5 years of relevant SCADA technical or engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired), or similar technical experience with data collection, databases, and programming & scripting
Foundational knowledge of a programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131)
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition a plus
Experience with configuring servers, databases, and web applications
Basic knowledge of fiber optic communication
Experience with basic PV solar monitoring functions and designs a plus (technical experience in related fields will be considered)
Knowledge of serial RS-232/RS-485 and Ethernet TCP/IP networking a plus
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering related field i.e. Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical; Masters’ degree in related fields a plus
Behavioral
Team player that works well in collaborative situations and start-up environments
Enthusiasm to take on new and challenging tasks
Strong interest in renewable energy and its applications
Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, collaborative working environment
Entrepreneurial
Willingness to travel
Self-starter
Sense of humor and social affinity
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds
Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Send your resume to
careers@meritcontrols.com .
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Position Description Merit is seeking a highly motivated, diligent individual for a Controls Engineer position within our Technology Engineering Division to grow our industry leading SCADA and Controls platform for renewable energy including solar PV, Energy Storage and Wind. The Controls Engineer will work with a cross‑functional team to execute SCADA engineering tasks through full design, procurement, development, implementation, and commissioning.
Location: Clinton, New Jersey or Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
Execute the design and development of monitoring and control systems for utility scale renewable energy projects including but not limited to, Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.
Specification and configuration of SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, & IT equipment
Develop detailed design documentation including System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points List, IP lists, Logic Diagrams, HMI mockups.
Programming and commissioning PLC controllers, SCADA servers, SCADA historians and HMI’s.
Deliver project documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material.
Provide technical support to clients for SCADA equipment.
Coordinate networking equipment configuration including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration of firewall rules.
Coordinate on‑site commissioning and installation support.
Utilize diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot complex monitoring and control systems.
Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
Work with project management to report project status, risks, and mitigation measures
Full‑Time Position Travel: up to 20%
Preferred Position Requirements
3-5 years of relevant SCADA technical or engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired), or similar technical experience with data collection, databases, and programming & scripting
Foundational knowledge of a programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131)
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition a plus
Experience with configuring servers, databases, and web applications
Basic knowledge of fiber optic communication
Experience with basic PV solar monitoring functions and designs a plus (technical experience in related fields will be considered)
Knowledge of serial RS-232/RS-485 and Ethernet TCP/IP networking a plus
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering related field i.e. Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical; Masters’ degree in related fields a plus
Behavioral
Team player that works well in collaborative situations and start-up environments
Enthusiasm to take on new and challenging tasks
Strong interest in renewable energy and its applications
Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, collaborative working environment
Entrepreneurial
Willingness to travel
Self-starter
Sense of humor and social affinity
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds
Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Send your resume to
careers@meritcontrols.com .
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