Smaamerica
Senior Controls Engineer, Utility-Scale PV & BESS
Remote, US · Senior · Contract
No sponsorship$125k-$150kDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- The Senior Project Engineer enables reliable and compliant plant operation at the point of interconnection (POI) that allows our customers to integrate SMA system solutions into their local markets.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for comprehensive control-related technical support throughout the end-to-end process of complex customer projects in North America
- Acts as the key contact during the pre-sales phase, working with project developers, SCADA vendors, and EMS providers, and serves as primary support for SMA America Service
- Supports integration testing and tuning, including interoperability with SCADA interfaces and 3rd-party Power Plant Controllers, and Site Acceptance Testing
- Leads Control System Assessments by gathering project data and defining functional requirements for the PPM
- Composes documents and high-level schematics demonstrating PPM functions' alignment with project and grid requirements
- Creates and supports Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) validating inverter functionality in accordance with project and grid requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering, control systems engineering, or a comparable field
- At least 5-8 years of professional experience in power plant controls or SCADA systems
- Solid knowledge of utility-scale PV and BESS system technology, including hands-on experience with control systems, energy management systems, or communication systems for PV/BESS projects
- Strong understanding of power system behavior at the POI, grid codes, and grid-forming functionalities
- Experience with RTDS
- Familiarity with PLCs, edge controllers, or plant control systems
- Familiarity with SCADA and EMS
- Other duties as may be required or assigned
Nice to have
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required.
- German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus
Skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts
- Strong methodological competence in structuring complex overall project contexts, demonstrated through successfully delivered projects
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are required
- Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively
- Ability to work individually and as a member of a team in a global environment
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to effectively present information to senior management and other audiences
- This position may require periodic domestic and international travel
Compensation
- Base salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually, dependent on experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
Equal opportunity
- Our EEO Policy
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including H-1B, OPT, CPT, or TN visas.
- Candidates who currently require or will in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible for this role.
- Candidates operating under a temporary work permit or any visa-tied employment authorization are also not eligible.
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