Senior SCADA Engineer - Battery Storage

Company Overview 

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 states that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.

Standalone energy storage is rapidly transforming the North American energy markets, because it is cheaper than new natural gas plants, faster to build than fossil peakers or transmission, and able to perform diverse energy services. Plus Power partners with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Plus Power’s team applies an intentional mindset to energy storage development by using a data-driven approach to development and operations.

At Plus Power, we are focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably.  We are growing fast, and value candidates who, like us, share a focus on setting high expectations, owning and learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and are committed to internal partnering as a key element of our ideas meritocracy. Our team praises Plus Power’s culture and excels through our game-changing mission and supportive ecosystem.

About the Role 

Plus Power recruits outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably to decarbonize the power markets while growing their careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.

We are looking for a Senior SCADA Engineer to join the Operational Technology Team. This qualified individual would work under the guidance of the Manager - Operational Technology to design, develop, implement, and maintain advanced energy management and control systems to support the commissioning and operation of utility scale standalone storage projects within designated regions of North America. This position requires experience, advanced knowledge, and expertise with next generation plant control and automation systems.

Key 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
• 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

Skills & Qualifications

• 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, preferably Gold or Core certified with experience in versions 8.1 and/or 8.3
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and 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

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owner