Lead Controls Engineer

Lead Controls Engineer

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in SCADA and controls system design in Renewable sector such as Solar, Wind and Storage
• 5+ years of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming experience
• 2+ years of C/C++ programming experienced (Strong knowledge of pointers in C)
• Proficient in MW Curtailment and Charge/Discharge schemes for BESS, AVR (Volt-Var, PF, MVAR, etc.), Frequency Response, PV-BESS Hybrid controls
• Knowledge and experience with technical communications protocols (Modbus/TCP, DNP3.0, etc.), commonly used controls software/hardware platforms, and communication standards (MESA, Sunspec, etc.)
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with various relays, meters, SCADA Gateways, and Data Concentrators, including programming of RTACs
• Expertise in commissioning and resolving site technical issues, proven success in independently troubleshooting challenging SCADA related technical issues
• Experience managing contractors, resolving scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders, and managing internal and external resources
• Ability to work as part of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, program and implement PLC/HMI based control systems, primarily using SEL RTAC and AVEVA Perspective
• Write structured, well-documented, bug-free PLC code in IEC_61131-3 & pointers in C or C++ language
• Manage Github & CodeSys libraries used in RTAC SEL3530, SEL3505 & SEL3350 for Solar PV and BESS assets
• Lead BMS, EMS, DAS, and SCADA system designs for PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid PV+BESS systems in both DC-Coupled and AC-Coupled architectures
• Participate in points checkout with Utility, perform Capacity testing for PV and BESS projects. Ensure smooth integration of each project’s SCADA/comms into the Central SCADA system operated by Operation team (NAMS)
• Develop and improve future/existing SCADA Communication drawing template
• Manage outside storage integrators (TESLA, BYD, SunGrow & CATL-LQ) and monitoring platform providers to specify and configure SCADA, Power Plant Controller, RTU, and IT equipment
• Process and interpret SCADA requirements of different markets, local utility requirements, ISO/ ISO compliance requirements for telemetry and controls hardware and software and coordinate the procurement and installation of necessary telecom services
• Develop Control logic for active Power Curtailment, Frequency regulation (FR) logic and other ancillary services as needed by PV and Storage resources
• Develop and review system designs, and communication interfaces to utility, customer’s Energy Management Systems, Nexamp’s monitoring and control systems, or energy trading platforms
• Define project commissioning and controls requirements and manage scopes of work for 3rd party commissioning engineers to ensure project controls solutions satisfy the required applications
• Participate in new product research and implementation
• Provide remote SCADA support as needed for the lifecycle of the projects.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.