Job Description
A Senior SCADA Programmer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining energy management and control systems for utility-scale energy storage projects, supporting their commissioning and operation within North America.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Ignition-based SCADA systems and associated platforms
- Program HMI and integrate data with internal and external applications
- Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs, RTUs, and related equipment
- Assist in developing, configuring, and maintaining PLCs and RTUs for energy storage plants
- Support day-to-day plant SCADA and control system operations to ensure network reliability
- Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and modifications
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex control system issues
Requirements
- Minimum BA/BS degree in a related field; electrical engineering degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, with highly preferred experience in the renewable energy industry.
- Experience with battery energy storage systems use cases including primary frequency response (PFR), fast frequency response (FFR), and black start is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and maintaining plant control systems using industry standard SCADA and PLC platforms.
- Understanding of data logging requirements and various historian platforms.
- Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and SNMP.
- Programming language experience in Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, or C#.
- Experience in server deployment and management, specifically with AWS.
- Proficient in writing technical specifications for process or manufacturing equipment.
- Strong understanding of cyber-security best practices including IT/OT standards.
- Knowledge of NERC CIP and NIST procedures.
- Ability to explain complex technical analysis in a simplified manner to internal management and external parties.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Benefits & Perks
Highly competitive total compensation starting at $150,000, with potential for more based on experience and qualifications
Flexible work arrangements including work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
Participation in an annual bonus program
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