Engineer/Controller - Utility scale energy

JOB TITLE:

Senior Controls / Electrical Engineer - Utility-Scale Energy

LOCATION:

Remote (with periodic travel to Juno Beach, FL - up to 25%)

SCHEDULE:

Full-time

DURATION:

12-Month Contract

PAY:

$62-67/hr

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead and support advanced engineering efforts for

utility-scale solar, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and power generation projects

. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing

high-level engineering oversight

across project execution and system design

• Leading

multi-disciplinary engineering teams

and guiding technical decision-making

• Supporting

project management, negotiations, and performance tracking/reporting

• Ensuring designs meet

regulatory, safety, and performance standards

• Acting as a technical extension of the engineering team to ensure

system reliability and optimization

• Collaborating with leadership to influence

engineering strategy and infrastructure planning

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Serve as a

technical authority

on engineering standards, best practices, and compliance requirements

• Oversee engineering design,

grid optimization

, and system integration efforts

• Support and guide

project coordination, execution, and commissioning activities

• Perform technical analysis and

risk management for complex energy systems

• Work closely with stakeholders and leadership to solve

advanced engineering challenges

• Ensure successful completion of

FAT/SAT testing and commissioning protocols

• Maintain accountability for

PPA, LGIA, and OEM testing completion

• Support development and implementation of

SCADA, PLC, and control systems

• Ensure alignment with

utility standards, grid interconnection requirements, and long-term reliability goals

Knowledge \& Skills:

• Advanced expertise in

PLC programming

(preferably Schneider Electric platforms)

• Strong knowledge of

industrial communication protocols

(Modbus, DNP3)

• Experience with

Ignition SCADA platform and HMI development

• Deep understanding of

power systems, grid integration, and utility-scale energy projects

• Familiarity with

BESS control systems, inverters, and energy storage technologies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system integration skills
• Experience with

commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and system validation

• Knowledge of

regulatory compliance and utility standards

• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Awareness of

NERC CIP cybersecurity standards

(preferred)

Education \& Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in

Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 11\+ years of relevant experience in

controls engineering, power systems, or energy infrastructure

• Proven experience in

utility-scale renewable energy or power generation projects

• Strong background in

system integration, engineering leadership, and project execution

• Experience working across

multi-disciplinary engineering teams

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