BESS Controls Engineer - Grid-Scale Storage

Canadian Solar Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Life/Disability

Vacation and Sick Days

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead implementation of Battery Energy Storage Systems and associated controls. You will review designs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure robust data networks and safety standards are met.

The role requires familiarity with power systems, protection, and industrial networking across multiple sites. The position emphasizes collaboration with EPCs, utilities, and project teams, with travel up to 10–15% and a

Qualifications

• :Educational background in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• :Minimum of 3 years of experience with industrial control systems in power/renewable environments.
• :Experience with inverter-based resources (IBR) like Battery Energy Storage Systems, solar, or other renewables.
• :Exposure to substations, protective relays, and transformers is preferred.
• :Industrial protocols including Modbus, DNP3, and TCP/IP are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review project contracts and vendor agreements for controls-related requirements and ensure alignment throughout project execution.
• Review and validate project design packages including electrical drawings, data flow diagrams, network designs, and control narratives.
• Maintain and organize technical documentation within SharePoint and coordinate documentation with vendors and stakeholders.
• Develop batch scripts and automation tools to streamline data collection and improve efficiency.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, EPCs, utilities, equipment vendors, and internal project teams.
• Troubleshoot network and communications issues within VPN-secured environments.
• Assist with site commissioning and provide expertise for controls tasks.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety protocols, and company policies.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Industrial networking

Education

Controls Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

TCP/IP

SCADA systems

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead implementation of Battery Energy Storage Systems and associated controls. You will review designs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure robust data networks and safety standards are met.

The role requires familiarity with power systems, protection, and industrial networking across multiple sites. The position emphasizes collaboration with EPCs, utilities, and project teams, with travel up to 10–15% and a