BESS Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA & Field Commissioning

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

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.