Senior Power Plant Controls Engineer Edge Analytics for BESS

ERSG Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking a Senior Power Plant Controls Engineer in the UK with expertise in building and developing energy analytics platforms. You will lead real-time control logic for BESS investments, leveraging edge controller technology and IEC standards.

The role focuses on on-site commissioning, FAT, and ensuring robust control and communications to maximise energy yield. A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is required, with cybersecurity and controls systems experience considered

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or similar) required.
• Experience with cybersecurity and controls systems advantageous.
• Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Create/implement real-time control logic including frequency droop, EFR and dynamic-containment-style responses in accordance with IEC.
• Write power setpoint control and read outputs via Modbus TCP/IP.
• On-site commissioning and FAT to verify grid-frequency response.
• Risk mitigation and operational redundancy design with setpoint limits (real and reactive).
• Ensure robust communications; hardwired systems to prevent cloud-based/cellular failures.

Skills

Real-time control

Edge controller experience

IEC standards knowledge

Grid frequency response

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Modbus TCP/IP

Cybersecurity basics

Job description

ERSG Ltd is seeking a Senior Power Plant Controls Engineer in the UK with expertise in building and developing energy analytics platforms. You will lead real-time control logic for BESS investments, leveraging edge controller technology and IEC standards.

The role focuses on on-site commissioning, FAT, and ensuring robust control and communications to maximise energy yield. A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is required, with cybersecurity and controls systems experience considered