Remote UK Controls Engineer – Battery Energy Storage

Canadian Solar; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE team in the UK is seeking a Controls Engineer to deploy utility-scale battery energy storage systems. You will work across design, commissioning, and long-term operation, collaborating with internal engineers, EPCs, utilities, and customers to ensure robust control systems.

The role emphasizes reviewing control philosophies, validating networks, troubleshooting communications, and supporting field deployments, with travel up to 10–15% and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial control systems in energy or power sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP networks and control architectures.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and control narratives.
• Validate network designs, data diagrams, and communication protocols.
• Coordinate with vendors, EPCs, and customers.
• Support commissioning activities and field troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety protocols.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline data collection.

Skills

Modbus

DNP3

TCP/IP

SCADA

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's in Controls/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE team in the UK is seeking a Controls Engineer to deploy utility-scale battery energy storage systems. You will work across design, commissioning, and long-term operation, collaborating with internal engineers, EPCs, utilities, and customers to ensure robust control systems.

The role emphasizes reviewing control philosophies, validating networks, troubleshooting communications, and supporting field deployments, with travel up to 10–15% and a focus on safety and