Plant Controller Project Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

PE licensure support

PMP certification

Mentorship program access

Continuing education resources

Career development tracks

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Plant Controller Project Lead to guide the technical direction of utility-scale plant control and SCADA efforts across the full project lifecycle.

The role owns control strategy development, interface coordination, and technical quality across complex power projects, with hands-on leadership impacting execution, commissioning readiness, and client satisfaction. Remote work option available in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in electric power industry with 4+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience with utility-scale plant controller and SCADA from design to commissioning.
• Hands-on knowledge of voltage regulation and frequency response.
• Familiarity with ERCOT interconnection requirements and NERC standards.
• Experience with interface specifications and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus).
• Strong communication skills for client and vendor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner of plant control and SCADA design throughout the project lifecycle.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams and integrate their work into a cohesive design.
• Develop requirements and control algorithms for plant-level functions.
• Apply power system modeling to define control limits and equipment sizing.
• Manage interface specifications with third-party controllers and resolve technical conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with grid operator interconnection requirements and NERC standards.
• Lead technical quality reviews of engineering deliverables and mentor project engineers.

Skills

Leadership

SCADA design

Power system modeling

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Plant Controller Project Lead to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.

This role will guide the technical direction of utility-scale plant control and SCADA efforts across the full project lifecycle. The position will bring together multidisciplinary engineering contributions into a cohesive, compliant design that supports reliable grid integration. The ideal candidate will own control strategy development, interface coordination, and technical quality across complex power projects. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with direct impact on project execution, commissioning readiness, and client satisfaction.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $175,000 – $225,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner of plant control and SCADA design throughout the project lifecycle
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams and integrate their work into a cohesive design
• Develop requirements and control algorithms for plant-level functions
• Apply power system modeling to define control limits and equipment sizing
• Manage interface specifications with third-party controllers and resolve technical conflicts
• Ensure compliance with grid operator interconnection requirements and NERC standards
• Lead technical quality reviews of engineering deliverables and mentor project engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of eight years in the electric power industry, including four years in leadership roles
• Proven experience with utility-scale power plant controller and SCADA projects from design through commissioning
• Hands-on knowledge of plant-level control functions such as voltage regulation and frequency response
• Familiarity with ERCOT interconnection requirements and NERC standards
• Experience with interface specifications and communication protocols, including DNP3 and Modbus
• Strong communication skills for client and vendor interactions

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements
• Support for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Access to formal mentorship programs and learning resources
• Opportunities for continuing education and technical leadership tracks
• Encouragement for career development and growth

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.