Senior Manager, Control Systems

ABOUT GELIGeli (Growing Energy Labs, Inc.) provides software and business solutions to design, connect, and operate energy storage systems ranging in size from residential to utility-scale, as well as grid-tied, microgrid, and off-grid systems. Geli’s suite of products creates an ecosystem where project developers, OEMs, financiers, and project operators can deploy advanced energy projects using a seamless hardware-agnostic software platform.
Geli is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world’s largest photovoltaic manufacturers most recognized for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules.
OUR VISIONGeli is committed to helping make the planet a cleaner, better place to live, both with our software products and through our everyday actions.
Imagine a world where there is less reliance on non-renewable power, where you source your electricity from your neighbors rather than from power stations hundreds of miles away and software makes the best possible use of the solar, wind, and battery storage available. This is our vision.
We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues who are not only fluent in technology but also share our vision of a world running on 100% renewable energy.
Intelligent control software is our highest priority at Geli/Qcell to lead the way with our complete energy solutions for a sustainable world. As a Qcell/Geli engineering leader you will help our customers reduces energy costs and create new revenue streams while maximizing the value of solar, wind, and energy storage assets.
Join our organization as the Sr. Manager of the Control System and lead our team in delivering advanced control systems. Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred
• Large renewable energy and power systems project management and construction experience
• Strong utility and C&I customer engagement
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in geographically distributed engineering team management 
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing engineering teams

System Design Expertise:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the design and development of control software systems for distributed automation and energy optimization applications
• Proficiency in software development lifecycle management on both edge and cloud
• Familiarity with cloud-enabled software-defined system/utility distribution architecture

Control Systems:

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols like OPC, Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP
• Familiarity in Plug-N-play device driver development to integrate multiple hardware such as inverters, meters, and others
• Have experience to integrate and optimal control of energy systems including Solar (PV), Energy Storage (e.g., Battery), and other devices
• Familiarity with HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems and their integration with embedded controllers
• Experience in developing control algorithms and implementing closed-loop control systems with cloud communication.

Industrial Experience:

• A general understanding of ERCOT, CAISO, and ISO NE markets will eventually require an understanding of additional US ISOs / RTOs
• Act as the subject matter expert for industry best practices, regulations, compliance, and standards around PPC/SCADA, NERC CIP, NIST, NERC Mod, applicable IEC and IEEE standards
• Experience with IoT-style infrastructure including OTA update, device management, fleet management, and cyber security
• Experience with protocols such as SEP 2.0 and OpenADR

Leadership and Project Management:

• Understanding of matrix environment and stakeholder management including sales, product management, and program management
• Proven leadership skills in managing and mentoring engineering teams, providing technical guidance, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan and execute projects within specified timelines and budgets
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and testing teams, to ensure successful project delivery
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Problem-Solving and Innovation:

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