Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer – Remote
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead controls and requirements development for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) plants. This is a 12-month contract opportunity, fully remote, where you will serve as the subject matter expert for plant controls across a growing fleet of renewable energy assets.
In this role, you will define and manage control system requirements, develop complex controls logic, and create protocols for site verification, testing, and commissioning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and equipment suppliers to ensure every project meets rigorous performance and safety standards from design through turnover.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable processes for managing both common and project-specific control system requirements across a large fleet of power plants.
- Create and implement complex controls logic and software programs for utility-scale BESS projects.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of control system project requirements, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
- Partner with equipment suppliers to plan and execute factory integration testing, validating new hardware designs against requirements.
- Serve as the plant controls subject matter expert, providing technical guidance to internal teams and external customers.
- Support the commissioning team during plant turnover, including on-site verification, troubleshooting, and certification of control systems.
- Manage deliverables from domestic and international suppliers, ensuring quality and alignment with project specifications.
Required Qualifications
- Engineering degree or technical degree in a related technical area.
- 5+ years of SCADA or controls engineering experience, with a strong background in power plant controls and renewable energy.
- Demonstrated expertise as a subject matter expert in the Power Generation industry.
- Experience developing and verifying software requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proven ability to manage deliverables from both domestic and foreign suppliers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (less than 10%).
Preferred Skills
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Master's degree in a related engineering discipline.
- Multilingual capabilities, particularly in Spanish, Mandarin, or Korean.
Company Culture
Our client values deep technical expertise and offers the opportunity to shape the control systems architecture for a leading portfolio of utility-scale energy storage projects. This contract role provides a competitive pay rate and the flexibility of a fully remote work environment, allowing you to collaborate with top-tier renewable energy professionals from wherever you are based.
How to Apply
If you are a controls engineering leader ready to drive innovation in utility-scale battery storage, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that is defining the future of reliable, clean energy.