Lead Grid Controls & SCADA Engineer

LG Energy Solution; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer sponsored medical,Dental

Flexible working hours

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. seeks a Project Controls and Telemetry Specialist to align customer needs with Project Engineering and Software teams on EMS, PPC, and SCADA implementations.

You will ensure compliance with grid codes, define control requirements, and translate them into software specifications. The role requires strong knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, ISO/RTO telemetry and excellent communication with utilities and multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or controls engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in control systems, SCADA, or power plant automation.
• Deep understanding of BESS control, EMS, and PPC functionality.
• Proficiency with Modbus and DNP3 protocols.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO telemetry and grid-connected assets.
• Experience translating system requirements into software features.
• Strong communication with customers, utilities, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical communication of project controls and telemetry between the customer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and internal software teams during contracting and project execution.
• Develop Project Control & Communication Specifications for EMS and PPC, including point lists and interface requirements.
• Review control system design for compliance with project requirements, ISO/RTO standards, and grid interconnection specs.
• Advise Software Development and Product Management on customer-driven feature needs.
• Serve as SME on Modbus, DNP3 and related protocols.
• Maintain awareness of ISO/RTO telemetry, AGC, and dispatch requirements (ERCOT, CAISO).
• Support development of internal standards, templates, and test procedures for project control and telemetry.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing on controls architecture and system modeling.
• Support development of standard processes for communicating control and telemetry requirements between teams.
• Review PPAs/LGIAs to ensure compliance and develop software specifications as needed.

Skills

Control systems

SCADA systems

Power plant automation

Modbus

DNP3

ISO/RTO telemetry

Requirements translation

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Controls Engineering

Job description

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. seeks a Project Controls and Telemetry Specialist to align customer needs with Project Engineering and Software teams on EMS, PPC, and SCADA implementations.

You will ensure compliance with grid codes, define control requirements, and translate them into software specifications. The role requires strong knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, ISO/RTO telemetry and excellent communication with utilities and multi-disciplinary teams.