BESS Controls Engineer - Commissioning Lead (UK)

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead the commissioning, testing and integration of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System project. You will configure PLC/RTU and SCADA, troubleshoot control architectures and support handover to the client.

You will collaborate with commissioning, electrical, protection and OEM teams, perform FAT/SAT, I/O checks and ensure safe operation of EMS/PMS, BMS, PCS, inverters and HV/LV equipment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commissioning experience in industrial or energy environments.
• Experience with BESS control systems and related interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/RTU, SCADA, EMS/PMS, BMS and PCS concepts.
• Ability to collaborate with OEMs, protection and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls commissioning activities from pre-commissioning to energisation and handover.
• Commission and troubleshoot PLC/RTU, SCADA, EMS/PMS and plant control systems.
• Configure control logic, interlocks, alarms and trips.
• Verify communications between BESS components and systems.
• Carry out I/O checks, loop checks and point-to-point testing.
• Support FAT/SAT and review test documentation.
• Test BESS operating modes and emergency shutdown functions.
• Review narratives and design specs; assist with system handover.

Skills

PLC/RTU commissioning

SCADA integration

BESS controls

Troubleshooting control systems

Interfacing with OEM teams

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Tools

Modbus TCP/IP

IEC 61850

IEC 104

OPC UA/DA

HMI/SCADA configuration

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead the commissioning, testing and integration of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System project. You will configure PLC/RTU and SCADA, troubleshoot control architectures and support handover to the client.

You will collaborate with commissioning, electrical, protection and OEM teams, perform FAT/SAT, I/O checks and ensure safe operation of EMS/PMS, BMS, PCS, inverters and HV/LV equipment.