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 US states and Canadian provinces 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.     

In order for the global energy system to make the transition from a carbon-based grid, to a renewable energy grid, large scale energy storage must be introduced into the electricity system to balance intra-hour supply and demand.  Energy storage is the enabler of high penetration variable renewable generation like solar and wind. 

We are looking for a Senior SCADA Programmer 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 
• 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 

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 
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, SNMP. 
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