Lead Engineer, Grid Integration

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead technical communication of project specific controls and telemetry between the customer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and internal software teams during project execution.
• Develop Project Control & Communication Specifications, defining point lists, Control behaviors, high-level network architecture, and interface requirements for EMS, and PPC.
• Review control system design, ensuring compliance with project requirements, ISO/RTO standards, and grid interconnection specifications.
• Advise Software Development and Product Management teams on customer-driven feature needs and lessons learned from field projects.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, and related protocols used in grid-scale power systems.
• Maintain awareness of ISO/RTO telemetry, AGC, and dispatch requirements (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO) and ensure project compliance.
• Support development of internal standards, templates, and test procedures for project control and telemetry.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing on controls architecture, communication design, and system modeling.
• Support development of standard processes and improvements for facilitating communication of project control and telemetry requirements between teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Computer, or Controls Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in control systems, SCADA, or power plant automation (BESS, renewables, or conventional generation).
• Deep understanding of BESS control, EMS, and PPC functionality, including dispatch modes, grid services, and telemetry.
• Proficiency with power system communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3) and network architectures for plant control.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO telemetry and control specifications for grid-connected assets.
• Experience collaborating with software engineering teams to translate system requirements into software features or integration logic.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with customers, utilities, and multi-disciplinary teams.