IC&S Engineer - Generation

Res Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

RES is seeking an Industrial Controls and SCADA Engineer - Generation to serve as SME for generation controls across wind, solar, energy storage projects. You will develop control narratives, oversee design, FAT/SAT, and ensure ISO, NERC, and client requirements are met. Collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams is expected.

Domestic and international travel may be required; strong communication and advanced knowledge of EMS, PPC, HMIs, and PLCs are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 2+ years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 4+ years IC&S experience required.
• Travel 5-15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Generation Control system designs and documents.
• Provides technical oversight of consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensures compliance with NERC, ISO requirements and client specifications.
• Interfaces with project teams to execute Generation Controls activities.

Skills

Generation Controls SME

Wind energy

Energy storage

Solar power

Data analysis

Communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Ignition Perspective

PSCAD/PSSE/PSLF

HMI/EMS knowledge

DCS integration

Job description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The Industrial Controls and SCADA (IC&S) Engineer - Generation acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and is responsible for creating and executing a Generation Controls engineering program (which includes HMI displays, Energy Management Systems, Top Level/Master Power Plant Controls (PPC), and other Distributed Control System (DCS) functions) for the generation controls side of utility scale renewable power plants throughout all phases of new construction projects. This role provides SME review and guidance to the Engineering Delivery and Project Execution teams for all Generation Controls functions including but not limited to Independent System Operator (ISO) and local utility grid requirements, grid compliance/Top Level control systems, substation SCADA integration, BESS generation control systems, PV generation control systems, Wind Turbine generation control systems, and any hybrid control systems required for projects with multiple generation assets. This position understands and clearly communicates the control requirements of ISOs, how they are associated with the Interconnection Agreements (IAs)/Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) of each project and explicitly highlight control requirements that need to be verified in SCADA Integrator’s solutions. This position interfaces heavily with the Development and Construction teams, as well as Clients and Subcontractors.

Requirements:

• Serves as SME to provide Generation Controls expertise on wind, energy storage, and solar power systems.
• Oversees Generation Control system designs that include control narratives, HMI functionality, equipment BOMs, point lists, rack/enclosure elevations, power distribution diagrams, critical spares lists, software specifications, FAT procedures, construction work instructions, commissioning work instructions, SAT procedures, etc. to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Provides technical oversight of Generation Control consultants and subcontractors which includes leading IC&S meetings, tracking deliverables, facilitating/coordinating testing activities, reviewing and approving bill of materials, advising on budgets, and ensuring system completion.
• Develops quality assurance specifications that ensure a quality system is installed and tested to RES’s Generation Controls quality assurance specifications, and oversees quality assurance of Generation Controls systems during all phases of projects.
• Ensures Generation Controls system installation, configuration, integration, and inspections that confirm the Generation Controls system has been installed per RES requirements and tested to meet RES, client, QSE, Utility, NERC, and regional reliability council requirements.
• Executes quality assurance plan for Generation Control functions that ensure system safety, design reviews, factory acceptance tests (FAT), commissioning, site acceptance tests (SAT), and turnover plans are executed responsibly, reliably, and efficiently.
• Communicates and coordinates with RES internal teams, owners, subcontractors, site teams, and other key stakeholders to execute Generation Controls system activities and ensure project milestones are met.
• Creates deployment strategies for Generation Controls solutions according to timelines and budget.
• Maintains project and department documentation in RES documentation control software.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled, or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Provides strategic advice and optimized business processes related to Generation Controls systems to project execution teams and their supporting departments.
• Works with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to identify and resolve Generation Controls problems or issues related to design information, schedule, material deliveries, change management, safety, and quality.
• Manages the business process associated with Generation Controls QAQC.
• Provides Generation Controls technical guidance and support to other Engineers, Project Execution teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Supports review and analysis of data and technical report preparation.
• Oversees, from a technical perspective, efforts to maintain Generation Controls project and department documentation.
• Works with the Engineering Delivery and Project Execution teams to provide progress and schedule updates related to Generation Controls activities.
• Ensures all Generation Controls quality assurance documentation for commissioning and testing activities are completed and turned over to the Project Execution team to be incorporated into the client job books.
• Supports Generation Controls Warranty requests for completed projects.
• Interfaces with the Project Engineers, Project Execution teams, Owners, Subcontractors, and other key stakeholders to plan and schedule O&M training.
• Troubleshoots problems until site requirements are met.
• Stays current with professional and industrial best practices, providing insights to ICS/SCADA/Generation Controls teams and Engineering leadership.
• Ensures completion of other ad hoc job-related duties/functions and projects to support the IC&S Engineering teams.

Safety:

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent and at least 2 years additional experience or at least 4 years additional experience in a similar position with relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• 4 + years of IC&S equivalent experience is required .
• Domestic and International travel 5 - 15 %.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of utility scale electric power industry, including how renewable power plants work, the typical controls architecture, industry fundamentals, and leading functional practices.
• Proven experience with power Generation Controls, data acquisitions, and telecommunications.
• Field experience with Generation Controls power system testing, commissioning, and communications networking.
• Experience with working collaboratively and professionally with clients, vendors, employees, directors, and supervisors.
• Ability to critically evaluate designs from an economic and technical standpoint.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Intermediate Excel including charts, graphs, bars, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, filtering information to provide quality data, creating macros to automate common tasks, and managing large amounts of data.
• Advanced understanding of:
• Top Level/Master PPC, EMS, Generation Controls, DCS, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Conversion System (PCS) skids/packages, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and other Generation Controls concepts, hardware, and software.
• NERC requirements related to Generation Control/Energy Management
• IEEE 2800
• IEEE 1547
• IEC 61131-3 (and similar programming languages)
• Meters
• Relays
• Wind Turbine Generation Control Systems
• Solar Energy Generation Control Systems
• Substation Control Systems Integration
• Regulatory Balancing Authorities, Independent System Operators (ISOs), and other Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) in North America
• Ignition with use of Perspective
• Typical control system communication protocols
• PID control loops
• Control System Modeling (PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF)
• Physical electrical architecture
• Interconnection agreement reviews
• Electrical drawing package reviews for controls system integration
• Functional competencies include drive, collaboration, continuous improvement, agility, and prioritization.

Anticipated base salary range: $ 111 ,000 - $ 1 39 ,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally: Carrying 16 - 30 lbs., climbing, crouching, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling 16-30lbs. , pushing 16-30lbs., lifting 16-30 lbs ., walking and stooping are required.

Frequently: Reaching and standing required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting are required.

Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, heat, humidity, wet climates, noise, hazards and vibration in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.