Remote SCADA & Controls Engineer – Renewable Energy

Terabase Energy, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Stock options

401k match

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Terabase Energy, Inc. seeks an SCADA/Plant Controls Engineer to design, program, install, and test control systems for solar, storage, and hybrid plants. You will develop logic, implement HMI screens, and ensure uptime and reliability, coordinating with clients and field teams.

The role is based in Perrysburg, OH, with potential remote work options; travel 20-30% to sites nationwide is expected; strong PLC/SCADA skills and IEC 61131-3 are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field, preferably with controls major.
• 2+ years IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks.
• 2+ years SCADA development; Ignition experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of programming languages; Python a plus.
• Experience setting up virtual machines on physical servers.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850, ICCP.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers: Developers, Owners, Utilities, EPCs, and ISOs.
• Design and develop monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewables.
• Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission RTUs, PLCs, and HMIs for projects.
• Develop System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points Lists, IP lists, and HMI mockups.
• Prepare commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals, and training materials.
• Coordinate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and support.

Skills

IEC 61131-3/PLC programming

SCADA development

Ignition

Python

Team communication

Electrical/controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/tech (controls major preferred)

Tools

Ignition

Virtual machines

Job description

Terabase Energy, Inc. seeks an SCADA/Plant Controls Engineer to design, program, install, and test control systems for solar, storage, and hybrid plants. You will develop logic, implement HMI screens, and ensure uptime and reliability, coordinating with clients and field teams.

The role is based in Perrysburg, OH, with potential remote work options; travel 20-30% to sites nationwide is expected; strong PLC/SCADA skills and IEC 61131-3 are required.