Orenda, Inc · 6 hours ago
Controls Engineer, Asset Technology
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expOrenda, Inc is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with batteries and software. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to design and program energy controls systems responsible for orchestrating devices on site and aggregating fleets in the cloud.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Controls Design: Own the design of Orenda’s controls packages. Specify hardware and produce detailed panel/rack drawings (power and communication distribution), networks architecture diagrams, and comprehensive software requirements
Systems Programming: Develop code for controllers (RTAC/PLC), SCADA (edge and cloud), and networking devices. Follow modern software engineering-based SDLC processes
Quality & Standardization: Build a library of standardized, reusable code and hardware templates to ensure our fleet is easily maintainable at scale. Develop rigorous documentation including commissioning procedures, user manuals, and recovery plans
Testing & Validation: Build robust, automated software unit tests. Instantiate a hardware-in-the-loop test-bed. Lead factory acceptance test workflows
Manage relationships with equipment vendors, software providers, and engineering firms
Test and commission our first deployments. Be a key stakeholder for future team expansion strategy
Be a key technical stakeholder in evaluating new technologies, markets, and operational strategies
Work closely with software engineers to design interfaces and utilize cloud infrastructure
Qualification
Required
B.S. in engineering with 4+ years of professional experience designing and implementing controls systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar) for producing detailed electrical schematics and panel layouts
3+ years experience programming and deploying RTUs, RTACs, or PLCs
3+ years experience developing Ignition SCADA
Proficiency in Python
Experience configuring network switches and firewalls (VPNs, VLANs)
Hands-on experience installing and/or wiring controls hardware panels
Deep understanding of industrial controls protocols (DNP3, Modbus)
Excellent technical writer and communicator
Previous projects in the energy industry
Strong ability to troubleshoot communications, wiring, or software issues in real-time
You take a first principles, mathematically-minded approach to new problems
Obsessed with design standardization and scalability. At scale, we will have 100+ deployments
Keen attention to detail. You do not need someone to inspect your work
Relentlessly positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of humor
Preferred
Direct experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Prior work with SEL relays and/or meters
Exposure to cloud-based SCADA deployments
Familiarity with modern software engineering principles
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 3% Employer Match
LifeTime Fitness corporate membership
Monthly commuter stipend
Learning and education stipend
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Company
Orenda, Inc
Renewable energy technology company developing and operating energy storage assets in the United States.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.5M2022-11-21Seed· $0.5M
2020-04-30Pre Seed· $1M
Leadership Team
Bill Grinstead
Co-Founder and CEO
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