Lead Engineer, Grid Integration (Remote)
LG Energy Solution · Westborough, MA · Yesterday
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead technical communication of project specific controls and telemetry between the customer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and internal software teams during contracting and 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, 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
- Review PPA/LGIAs to ensure compliance, developing software specifications as needed
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