Senior SCADA Engineer – Battery Storage
| Company | Plus Power |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA, Houston, TX, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $150000 – $150000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
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, MQTT, SNMP.
- Programming language experience Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, C#
- Experience in server deployment and management (AWS)
- 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, Visio
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Ignition based SCADA system and associated platforms
- HMI programming and data integration with internal/external applications
- Integrate SCADA system with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), RTUs (remote terminal units), and other related equipment
- Assist in the development, configuration, and maintenance of PLCs for the control of energy storage plants
- Assist with the development, configuration, and maintenance of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
- Support day-to-day plant SCADA and controls related tasks to ensure network reliability, availability, and serviceability within minimal interruption
- Maintain detailed documentation of development processes, system configurations, and modifications
- Provide technical support, respond to complex work orders and tickets from the users, and analyze and solve complex reported operational technology/control system problems
Preferred Qualifications
- 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