Controls Engineer

ACT Power Services

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

ACT Power Services in Raleigh, NC is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our Operational Technology team. You will design, implement, and optimize control strategies for utility-scale solar sites, collaborating with control room operators, field personnel, and software engineers to ensure reliable performance and safety.

Responsibilities include designing architectures, programming PLCs and HMIs, integrating SCADA systems, and validating control solutions through thorough testing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
4+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related field.
Proficiency in PLC programming languages (ladder, structured text) and HMI/SCADA systems.
Familiarity with sensors, actuators, relays, and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize control systems for solar sites.
Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and other control devices.
Script and implement software for automated control and data acquisition.
Test, validate, and troubleshoot control systems with operators and field personnel.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI programming

Control theory

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls

Tools

SCADA software

HMI software

Modbus

DNP3

Ethernet/IP

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: