Senior Control Engineer

Energy Vault; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Control Engineer to lead the implementation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for ultra-fast grid response. In this pivotal role, you will manage stakeholders and ensure the successful deployment of advanced control systems. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, contributing to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a proven track record in control software development, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in renewable energy storage with strong engineering background.
• Proficient in power systems modeling and control software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of BESS for fast response to grid variations.
• Draft and negotiate technical requirements for BESS controllers.
• Mentor team members and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Utility generation

Protection and transmission systems

Model-based control software development

Scripting (Python, Batch)

Communication skills

Time management

Creative problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

12+ years experience in renewable energy storage

Tools

DigSilent PowerFactory

EMTP

Git

Linux

Azure

AWS

Job description

Description

Job Description

Senior Control Engineer

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com.

Position Title: Senior Control Engineer

Department: Engineering

Entity: e-Storage US or CAN

Location: US

Reports To: Director of Control Engineer

Position Summary: The Senior Control Engineer will lead the implementation of BESS capable of ultra-fast response to dispatch commands and grid supply variations. This candidate is familiar with power systems, utility generation, protection, and transmission systems, as well as modern industrial networks and utility communication protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical contract exhibits: Drafting and negotiating fast response BESS plant controller technical requirements.
• Managing stakeholders, utilities, and suppliers of fast response controllers for design and deliverables.
• Verifying testing and commissioning of the new advanced BESS plant controllers.
• Mentor team members and supervise work processes to ensure development of high-quality deliverables to meet timeline and budget commitments.
• Develop new tools, implement processes, provide feedback, and work with other stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the technology/engineering/delivery value stream.

Related Experience:

Must have domain experience in solar PV or battery energy storage. The Digital-Twin software Engineer must be proficient in the following:

• Experience with power grid, power generation and/or renewable integration control.
• Experience with utility market applications.
• Experience with DigSilent PowerFactory, EMTP or other power systems modeling tools.
• Expertise in model-based control SW development.
• Expertise in Git workflow.
• Experience with Linux.

Programming:

• Scripting (Python, Batch)
• Relationship & time series database
• Write automated tests
• Jupyter, Deepnote

Cloud platform:

• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.

• 12+ years experience in renewable specific to energy storage.

• A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude - setting aggressive, measurable goals and objectives for him/herself and prepared to be measured against them.

• A dynamic professional with the ability to positively interact and collaborate with a diverse group of people at all levels and disciplines and capable of standing in front of key clients, thinking on his/her feet, and making sound decisions within compressed timelines.

• Comfortable in a collaborative and fluid environment.

• An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently.

• Discipline to be productive in an Agile environment.

• Willingness to learn and work with tools that are outside the traditional stack, such as Anvil, Deepnote, and others.

• A creative thinker: need to be able to come up with novel solutions to established problems and evaluate their business benefit.

• Business-savvy: need to be able to interact with both business specs and technical specs.

• Travel: up to 25%, including international travel.

• Has 8+ years of experience developing control software, with a track record of successful production deployments.

• Has a degree in engineering that can relate to our industry (Electrical will be preferred).

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.