Automation Engineer

Edison Smart®; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Mid-Senior level engineer for a 6-month contract supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the US. The role involves designing and programming PLC and SCADA systems, conducting field testing, and collaborating on renewable energy automation solutions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering and have proven PLC programming experience. A willingness to travel to project sites is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience with PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) and SCADA platforms.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols: Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program PLC and SCADA systems for BESS projects.
• Conduct commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting in the field or remotely.
• Implement control strategies and maintain detailed system documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial communication protocols

Control strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Wonderware

AVEVA

Job description

Role Summary

Direct message the job poster from Edison Smart

Edison Smart is hiring on behalf of our client for a 6-month US-based contract supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The role focuses on delivering control and automation solutions for utility-scale energy storage facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program PLC and SCADA systems for BESS projects.
• Conduct commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting in the field or remotely.
• Implement control strategies and maintain detailed system documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation with renewable energy assets.
• Support continuous system improvements to optimize performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience with PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) and SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, AVEVA).
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols: Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA.
• Experience in renewable energy or BESS automation projects.

Preferred

• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Staffing and Recruiting

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting