Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA)
On-site · Boston, Massachusetts, United States or Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Summary
Power Plant Control Engineer to deliver grid integration and power plant control tasks for solar, storage, and hybrid sites during project execution. You will analyze grid integration requirements (including Grid Code), design control flows, contribute to mathematical modelling of power plant control algorithms, prepare control narratives, commission the power plant controller, and conduct grid code compliance tests (usually remote). You’ll interact with grid operators and client specialists, provide remote troubleshooting to on-site engineers, and develop studies for new grid integration and control installations. The role offers exposure to the renewable energy sector, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities for ongoing learning and growth.
Required Qualifications
- MS/BS in Electrical or Automations Engineering
- 2 years experience as SCADA Engineer
- Knowledge of operation of RES (Solar, Wind, Storage or Hybrid sites)
- Good knowledge of digital and analog signals
- Experience with Industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc)
- Experience with PLCs
- Basic knowledge of Local Networks
- Experience with Linux OS, terminal and shell
- Experience in modelling of power control systems in Digsilent, PSSE or PSCAD
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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