Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA)

About the role

We are now looking for a Power Plant Control Engineer (PPC) to complete our dynamic global team. As a part of the Controls & Grid Integration team, your mission is to deliver grid integration and power plant control related engineering tasks for solar, storage and hybrid sites during the projects execution phase. We are responsible for implementing new renewable assets, such as solar, storage, wind or hybrid sites, onto our Platform.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze requirements for Grid integration, including the applicable Grid Code, of solar, storage, wind and hybrid power plants
• Escalate new requirements to internal product teams for implementation
• Design the flow for new control applications
• Contribute to the mathematical modelling of the Power Plant Control Algorithms
• Prepare the project specific control narrative
• Commission the projects power plant controller
• Conduct Grid Code Compliance tests (usually remote), including data analysis and reporting
• Develop application studies for new grid integration and power plant control installations
• Be the main technical interface to Grid Operators and client specialists
• Provide remote troubleshooting help to on-site engineers

Required qualifications

• Proactive and communicative with a passion for working in a tight-knit team
• Efficient at managing multiple projects and portfolios of varying complexities
• A driven individual who continuously learns and grows
• MS/BS in Electrical or Automation Engineering with technical background in power system engineering
• 2+ years experience as SCADA Engineer
• 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, use of terminal and shell
• Experience in modelling of power control systems in Digsilent, PSSE or PSCAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Lifestyle at Power Factors

We are an agile software development company - big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry. We are a team of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. We are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

Why join us

• Part of a dynamic group of innovative and driven individuals dedicated to making a positive impact
• Every day, your work will directly contribute to advancing clean energy solutions and supporting global sustainability initiatives
• Culture runs deep and shows up in how we work together - committed, conscientious and collaborative
• Many opportunities for professional growth

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.