Senior Controls Engineer: Energy Storage & Microgrids

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Controls Engineer position positioned in the Lancashire / Cumbria border area, working on control technology for modern energy systems. The role spans electrical engineering, controls and software with applications in battery energy storage, renewable generation, microgrids and hybrid power systems.

Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in PLC controls, SCADA and energy management systems, and will work across power electronics and software interfaces.

Qualifications

• Strong PLC and industrial control systems background required.
• Experience with SCADA systems and energy management platforms.
• Knowledge of Modbus, CAN, OPC or similar industrial communications.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems and renewable integration.
• Familiarity with microgrid control and power system interfaces.

Skills

PLC control

SCADA

Energy Management Systems

Control system architecture

Industrial communications (Modbus, CAN

Inverters & power conversion

Battery Energy Storage Systems

Generator integration

Microgrid control

Commissioning & fault-finding

Electrical/embedded/software interface

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer position positioned in the Lancashire / Cumbria border area, working on control technology for modern energy systems. The role spans electrical engineering, controls and software with applications in battery energy storage, renewable generation, microgrids and hybrid power systems.

Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in PLC controls, SCADA and energy management systems, and will work across power electronics and software interfaces.