Controls Engineer

Actpowerservices; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actpowerservices is looking for a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our Operational Technology team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems design and automation, contributing to utility-scale solar sites.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and optimize control strategies. Additional responsibilities include programming PLCs and conducting thorough testing for system validation.

We offer numerous benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages like ladder logic.
• Strong understanding of control system theories.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and optimize control systems for solar sites.
• Program and configure control devices to execute strategies.
• Integrate control systems with mechanical and electrical components.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems design

Automation

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HMI systems

Control devices

Job description

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no‑frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world‑class team, state‑of‑the‑art technology, and best‑in‑class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our dynamic Operational Technology team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in control systems design, automation, and programming. This role will involve working closely with cross‑functional teams to develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for the utility‑scale solar sites we manage.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls System Design:
  • Collaborate with control room operators, field personnel, engineers and the OT team and electrical, and software engineers to design, develop and optimize control systems for solar sites
  • Design and modify control architectures, including selection and integration of sensors, actuators, PLCs, RTACs and other hardware components
  • Develop and implement control algorithms to achieve desired system performance, accuracy, and reliability
• Programming and Implementation:
  • Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other control devices to execute desired control strategies
  • Script and implement software for automated control, data acquisition, and real‑time monitoring
  • Troubleshoot and debug control software to ensure smooth system operation.
• Integration and Testing:
  • Integrate control systems with mechanical components, electrical systems, and software applications
  • Conduct thorough testing and validation of control systems, including simulation and real‑world testing involving control room operators and field personnel to ensure proper functionality and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or a related field.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of control system theories, algorithms, and principles.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with hardware components such as sensors, actuators, relays, SEL, GE/Emerson, Red Lion devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues and implement effective solutions.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability
• Critical illness
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and Development
• Legal and Identity Theft
• Pet Insurance