Control & SCADA Engineer - Solar Storage

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) seeks an experienced Control & SCADA Engineer to design, develop, test, and commission control systems for energy projects, focusing on SCADA, PLCs, plant controls, and grid integration.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with SCADA, PLC programming, and plant automation, plus familiarity with solar, wind, or energy storage projects and grid interconnection requirements. Collaborative work with engineers and operations teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with SCADA, PLC programming, and plant automation.
• Experience with solar, wind, or energy storage projects.
• Experience with grid interconnection and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and commission SCADA, PLC, and control systems.
• Configure and maintain RTUs, PLCs, and microgrid controllers.
• Work with MODBUS, DNP3, and IEC 61850 protocols.
• Support SCADA, AGC, GMS, and related control applications.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
• Support grid integration and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and improve control system performance.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and operations teams.
• Develop technical standards and specifications.
• Support energy storage, microgrid, and DERMS projects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

SCADA

PLC programming

Plant automation

Grid interconnection

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field

Tools

MODBUS

DNP3

IEC 61850

DERMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Control & SCADA Engineer to design, develop, test, and commission control systems for energy projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SCADA, PLCs, plant controls, and grid integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and commission SCADA, PLC, and control systems.
• Configure and maintain RTUs, PLCs, and microgrid controllers.
• Work with communication protocols including MODBUS, DNP3, and IEC 61850.
• Support SCADA, AGC, GMS, and related control applications.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
• Support grid integration and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and improve control system performance.
• Work with vendors, contractors, construction, and operations teams.
• Develop technical standards and specifications.
• Support energy storage, microgrid, and DERMS projects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with SCADA, PLC programming, and plant automation.
• Experience with solar, wind, or energy storage projects.
• Experience with grid interconnection and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DERMS and substation automation.
• Knowledge of reactive power and frequency control.
• Experience with STATCOM systems.
• Project management or team leadership experience.