Lead Controls Engineer – Grid-Scale Energy Storage

T1 Energy; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy in Waterbury, VT seeks a Lead Controls Engineer with 5+ years of experience to own control systems for Battery Energy Storage Systems and microgrid integrations. You will lead projects from design through commissioning and long-term support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Based in Waterbury, VT, you will coordinate with clients, translate requirements into specifications, and develop SCADA interfaces while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronics) or a 4-year degree focusing on applied engineering.
• 2 to 4 years of work experience with design and programming of PLCs preferred.
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot analog and digital PLC I/O circuits and automated processes.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with industrial protocols including Modbus/TCP and/or DNP3 is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
• CAD drafting experience, preferably with SOLIDWORKS Electrical, is a plus.
• Experience with electrical power systems, grid-scale inverters or battery energy storage systems is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls system design, programming, and commissioning for grid scale Energy Storage systems.
• Work closely with clients to translate customer requirements into a project specification document to clearly define scope and deliverables.
• Develop and define communications datapoint lists for the customer and SCADA interface.
• Write and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plans, generally here in our Waterbury, VT production facility, and On-Site Acceptance Testing (OSAT) at customer sites.
• Assist with design and review of electrical/controls design drawings and equipment lists.
• Perform programming of PLC and RTAC logic controllers using IEC 61131 (ST, FBD, LD).
• Troubleshoot the electrical, controls and AC/DC inverter power systems and coordinate modifications or corrective actions with engineering and production.
• Assist with the ongoing efforts to standardize logic modules and data structures while identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and coding standardization.
• Produce technical documentation and user manuals.
• Up to 20% Travel may be required to perform onsite project commissioning and to support and troubleshoot existing installations.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.

Job description

T1 Energy in Waterbury, VT seeks a Lead Controls Engineer with 5+ years of experience to own control systems for Battery Energy Storage Systems and microgrid integrations. You will lead projects from design through commissioning and long-term support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Based in Waterbury, VT, you will coordinate with clients, translate requirements into specifications, and develop SCADA interfaces while adhering to safety and quality standards.