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.

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

Requirements

• Proactive and communicative with a passion for technical integration and networking
• Efficient at managing multiple projects and portfolios of varying complexities
• Driven by continuous learning and growth
• 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

Benefits

Join us to fight climate change with code! Our culture is committed, conscientious, and collaborative, and we offer numerous opportunities for professional growth. At Power Factors, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.