Lead Energy Storage Controls Software Engineer - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking renewable energy venture as a Lead Energy Storage Controls Software Engineer. This dynamic role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge utility-scale energy storage projects, focusing on optimizing energy trading strategies and asset management. You'll be part of a creative team that drives innovation in battery management systems and control architecture. With a commitment to renewable infrastructure, the company provides long-term equity-based bonuses, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment. If you're passionate about making an impact in the renewable energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Long-term equity-based bonus incentives

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software-based BMS and PPC engineering.
• Expert in Python with a proven track record in production-ready code.

Responsibilities

• Own battery management control systems architecture and integrations.
• Lead development of production-ready code for battery control systems.

Skills

Python programming

BMS engineering

SCADA systems

quantitative modeling

algorithmic financial risk evaluations

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

This is a remote position.

Lead Energy Storage Controls Software Engineer - Renewables
Location: FULL-TIME REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 8GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase that includes the addition of a Lead BMS Software Control Systems Engineer.

The Energy Storage Controls Software Engineer acts as an SME for the software control communication systems between the Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Power Plant Controllers (PPC) to optimize energy trading strategies as well as asset management operations. It is a hands-on role that will develop production-ready code for battery control system architecture and methodologies for innovative utility-scale renewable energy projects involving battery storage technology.
The battery management system architecture will also integrate with a proprietary in-house data-driven decision-making technology platform. The role will be part of a creative team focused on energy storage/battery storage trading strategies, asset management, and real-time energy pricing.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering long-term EQUITY BASED BONUS INCENTIVES OPPORTUNITIES to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes ownership of battery management control systems architecture, integrations, algorithms, network models, and conceptual design build-outs based on ISO/RTO requirements.
• Leads the development of production-ready code for battery control systems modeling or programming using tools like Python and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Drives the SCADA automation system integration process in the implementation, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of energy storage initiatives.
• Evaluates battery storage dispatch models, battery management systems, inverters, P&C layouts, and relay logic to ensure assets are optimized for success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of software-based BMS (battery management system) and PPC (Power Plant controllers) engineering experience.
• Expert in Python-based programming and proven background developing production-ready code.
• Solid understanding of state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) algorithms.
• Comprehensive understanding of BMS system software integration, monitoring, and commissioning of physical assets like power plants.
• Production-ready coding experience utilizing agile software development environments.
• Working knowledge of quantitative modeling and algorithmic financial risk evaluations.
• Well versed in control systems architecture and SCADA systems.