Senior Controls Engineer

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,863 - 697,759; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Stock options

Home office setup allowance

401k match

Job summary

Remotedxb is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead end-to-end design for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid projects in the UAE. You will program SEL controllers, develop Codesys control logic, and validate closed-loop algorithms including PFR and AVR.

You will mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot complex SCADA issues with Wireshark, and collaborate with EPCs and asset owners to ensure grid compliance and successful deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field.
• 3-5+ years IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience (Codesys or AcSELerator preferred).
• 3+ years of utility-scale power plant controls experience (solar, BESS, or hybrid).
• Expert knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA.
• Expert knowledge of grid functionality: PFR, AVR, Voltage Regulation.
• Proficiency with Utility/ISO testing and interconnection requirements (ERCOT, PJM, BPA, IEEE 2800, NERC).
• Experience with Power Plant Controller (PPC) design and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end controls design for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid projects.
• Program and commission SEL controllers using AcSELerator; develop control logic in Codesys.
• Implement and validate closed-loop Active Power and Reactive Power, AVR and PFR algorithms.
• Troubleshoot SCADA and controls issues using Wireshark and diagnostic tools.
• Produce system architecture diagrams, control narratives, and logic diagrams.
• Contribute to new feature development and bug fixes with Product Engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance and FAT coaching.
• Serve as primary controls technical contact for EPCs, asset owners, and grid operators.

Skills

IEC 61131-3/PLC programming

Codesys

AcSELerator

Industrial controls

SCADA troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Related field

Tools

Codesys

AcSELerator

Wireshark

PSCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end controls design for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid projects
• Program and commission SEL controllers using AcSELerator and develop control logic in Codesys
• Implement and validate closed-loop Active Power and Reactive Power, AVR and PFR Algorithms
• Troubleshoot complex SCADA and controls issues using Wireshark and other diagnostic tools
• Produce project deliverables including System Architecture Diagrams, Control Narratives, and Logic Diagrams
• Contribute to new feature development and bug fixes in collaboration with Product Engineering
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, code review, and FAT coaching
• Serve as primary controls technical contact for EPCs, asset owners, and grid operators

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field
• 3-5+ years of IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience (Codesys or AcSELerator preferred)
• 3+ years of utility-scale power plant controls experience (solar, BESS, or hybrid)
• Expert knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, and OPC-UA
• Expert knowledge of grid functionality including PFR, AVR, and Voltage Regulation
• Proficiency with Utility/ISO testing and interconnection requirements (ERCOT, PJM, BPA, IEEE 2800, NERC)
• Experience with Power Plant Controller (PPC) design and commissioning

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PSCAD, PSSE, and/or TSAT modeling processes for utility-scale sites

Benefits

• Base salary of $150,000 - $190,000
• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Remote flexibility
• 401k match
• Stock options
• Home office set up allowance