Microgrid Controls Engineer

Ladders; USA; Remote; USD 145.000 - 181.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Zusammenfassung

Ladders is seeking a Microgrid Controls Engineer to join a leader in the Energy & Utilities space. The role focuses on designing and deploying advanced control solutions that coordinate distributed energy resources within modern microgrids, collaborating with engineering and operations to translate requirements into reliable control logic and commissioning-ready solutions.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, offering $145,000–$181,050 annually.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/controls/computer engineering or related field.
• 4–8 years in power-distribution controls, industrial automation, or microgrids.
• Knowledge of electric power systems and microgrid operations.
• Experience programming automation controllers using ladder logic or structured text.
• Knowledge of Modbus and IEC 61850 protocols.
• Field experience with electrical distribution systems and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication of technical topics to stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement microgrid control solutions integrating multiple energy sources.
• Develop, modify, test, and deploy software for automation controllers and SCADA systems.
• Create control philosophies and operational sequences for microgrid systems.
• Program controls using ladder logic and function block diagrams.
• Implement operating modes such as grid-connected operation and load shedding.
• Review specifications and translate requirements into control designs.
• Prepare and execute testing and commissioning procedures.

Kenntnisse

Ladder logic

SCADA systems

Modbus

IEC 61850

Control systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/controls/computer engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking a Microgrid Controls Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space.

This role will focus on designing and deploying advanced control solutions that help coordinate distributed energy resources within modern microgrids. You will partner with engineering and operations stakeholders to translate system requirements into reliable control logic, operating sequences, and commissioning-ready solutions. The work will directly support safe, efficient microgrid performance across grid-connected and islanded operating conditions.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $145,000 – $181,050 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and implement microgrid control solutions integrating multiple energy sources
• Develop, modify, test, and deploy software for automation controllers and SCADA systems
• Create control philosophies and operational sequences for microgrid systems
• Program controls using ladder logic and function block diagrams
• Implement operating modes such as grid-connected operation and load shedding
• Review specifications and translate requirements into control designs
• Prepare and execute testing and commissioning procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
• 4 to 8 years of experience in power-distribution controls, industrial automation, or microgrids
• Understanding of electric power systems and microgrid operations
• Experience programming automation controllers or PLCs using ladder logic or structured text
• Knowledge of industrial communications protocols such as Modbus and IEC 61850
• Field experience with electrical distribution systems and troubleshooting
• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to various stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.