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LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. ยท 1 month ago

Senior Controls and SCADA Project Engineer

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. is a full-service energy storage system supplier and integrator. The Senior Controls and SCADA Project Engineer role focuses on ensuring alignment between customer and internal teams for implementing Energy Management Systems and SCADA functionality, while defining control and communication requirements for projects.

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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 and validate 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

Qualification

Control systemsSCADAPower Plant AutomationBESS controlPower system communication protocolsISO/RTO telemetrySoftware engineering collaborationCommunication skills

Required

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

Benefits

100% employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance

Company

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.

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H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Steve DeBruyn
Chief Operating Officer
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Jazmin Afonso
Talent Acquisition Partner
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