Energix North America
Control & SCADA Engineer – Solar & Storage
Energix North America, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
We are seeking an experienced Control & SCADA Engineer to design, develop, and commission advanced control systems for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SCADA, PLC, and plant‑level controls, with hands‑on experience in grid integration, microgrid systems, and renewable technologies.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and commission SCADA, PLC, and plant control systems for solar PV and battery storage projects.
Configure and maintain RTUs, PLCs, and microgrid controllers, including MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850 protocols.
Develop and support Generation Management System (GMS) applications: SCADA, AGC, ECA, FEP, and dispatcher operations.
Conduct FAT, SAT, and field commissioning of instrumentation and control systems, including substations.
Ensure compliance with ISO grid codes, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with construction, operations, and compliance teams to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
Develop and maintain I&C design standards, technical specifications, and vendor guidelines.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers on SCADA and control system best practices.
Support microgrid, DERMS, and energy storage integration projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (M.S./Ph.D. or MBA preferred).
Professional engineering license (PE/EIT) preferred.
5+ years in SCADA, PLC programming, and plant automation for solar, wind, or storage projects.
Hands‑on experience with grid interconnection, energy storage, and microgrid systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with DERMS, substation automation, reactive power control, STATCOM, and frequency control strategies.
Familiarity with project management, process optimization, and team mentoring.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Services for Renewable Energy
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and commission SCADA, PLC, and plant control systems for solar PV and battery storage projects.
Configure and maintain RTUs, PLCs, and microgrid controllers, including MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850 protocols.
Develop and support Generation Management System (GMS) applications: SCADA, AGC, ECA, FEP, and dispatcher operations.
Conduct FAT, SAT, and field commissioning of instrumentation and control systems, including substations.
Ensure compliance with ISO grid codes, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with construction, operations, and compliance teams to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
Develop and maintain I&C design standards, technical specifications, and vendor guidelines.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers on SCADA and control system best practices.
Support microgrid, DERMS, and energy storage integration projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (M.S./Ph.D. or MBA preferred).
Professional engineering license (PE/EIT) preferred.
5+ years in SCADA, PLC programming, and plant automation for solar, wind, or storage projects.
Hands‑on experience with grid interconnection, energy storage, and microgrid systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with DERMS, substation automation, reactive power control, STATCOM, and frequency control strategies.
Familiarity with project management, process optimization, and team mentoring.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Services for Renewable Energy
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