Plus Power · 2 weeks ago
Senior SCADA Controls Systems Engineer - Battery Storage
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expPlus Power is an energy storage market leader, focused on transforming North American electric grids. The Senior Controls System Engineer will design, implement, and operate advanced control systems for utility-scale energy storage projects, ensuring reliability and performance across various plant locations.
EnergyRenewable EnergyBattery
Responsibilities
Responsible for design, implementation, and operations of control system infrastructure
Responsible for PPC, HMI, and RTU programming including technical documentation
Support day-to-day plant automation tasks to ensure network reliability, availability, and serviceability within minimal interruption
Provide technical support, respond to complex work orders and tickets from the users, and analyze and solve complex reported operation technology/control system problems
Oversee and participate in network technology upgrades or expansion projects, including installation of hardware, software and integration testing
Participate in on-field construction and plant commissioning activities
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for control and instrumentation related systems
Work cross-functionally with internal groups and external EPC vendors during project bidding and execution phases as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum BA/BS in related field
Minimum of 6+ years related industry experience
Demonstrated expertise in designing and maintaining plant control systems using industry standard SCADA and PLC platforms
Understanding of data logging requirements and various historian platforms
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition
Experience with Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs, SEL RTACs, and Novatech Orions
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT
Programming language experience Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, C#
Proficient with writing technical specifications for process or manufacturing equipment
Strong understanding of cyber-security best practices including IT/OT standards
Knowledge of NERC/CIP/NIST procedures
Ability to explain complex technical analysis in a simplified matter to the internal management team and/or external parties
Demonstrated ability to work well in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Power Point
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
electrical engineering degree preferred
experience with renewable energy industry highly preferred
knowledge and experience with battery energy storage systems use cases including primary frequency response (PFR), fast frequency response (FFR), & black start is highly preferred
Benefits
Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Birmingham, New York, and Palm Beach
Eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
Plus Power offers a comprehensive benefits program
Unlimited vacation
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth
Highly engaging company culture
Company
Plus Power
Plus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
75%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Marketing
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (1)
2025 (6)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.36BKey Investors
Morgan StanleyGreenprint CapitalKeybank,Mizuho Securities
2025-11-05Undisclosed· $160M
2024-05-01Undisclosed· $82M
2024-02-15Debt Financing· $98M
Leadership Team
Josh Goldstein
President & CFO
Alex Fraenkel
Executive Vice Chairman
Recent News
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