[Hiring] IC&S Engineer @RES

Role Description

The Industrial Controls and SCADA (IC&S) Engineer - Generation acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and is responsible for creating and executing a Generation Controls engineering program for utility scale renewable power plants throughout all phases of new construction projects. This role provides SME review and guidance to the Engineering Delivery and Project Execution teams for all Generation Controls functions including:

• Independent System Operator (ISO) and local utility grid requirements
• Grid compliance/Top Level control systems
• Substation SCADA integration
• BESS generation control systems
• PV generation control systems
• Wind Turbine generation control systems
• Hybrid control systems for projects with multiple generation assets

This position interfaces heavily with the Development and Construction teams, as well as Clients and Subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent and at least 2 years additional experience or at least 4 years additional experience in a similar position with relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• 4+ years of IC&S equivalent experience is required.
• Domestic and International travel 5-15%.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of utility scale electric power industry, including how renewable power plants work, the typical controls architecture, industry fundamentals, and leading functional practices.
• Proven experience with power Generation Controls, data acquisitions, and telecommunications.
• Field experience with Generation Controls power system testing, commissioning, and communications networking.
• Experience with working collaboratively and professionally with clients, vendors, employees, directors, and supervisors.
• Ability to critically evaluate designs from an economic and technical standpoint.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Intermediate Excel skills including charts, graphs, bars, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, filtering information, creating macros, and managing large amounts of data.
• Advanced understanding of various Generation Controls concepts and systems.

Requirements

• Serves as SME to provide Generation Controls expertise on wind, energy storage, and solar power systems.
• Oversees Generation Control system designs including control narratives, HMI functionality, equipment BOMs, point lists, rack/enclosure elevations, power distribution diagrams, critical spares lists, software specifications, FAT procedures, construction work instructions, commissioning work instructions, SAT procedures.
• Provides technical oversight of Generation Control consultants and subcontractors.
• Develops quality assurance specifications for Generation Controls systems.
• Ensures Generation Controls system installation, configuration, integration, and inspections meet requirements.
• Executes quality assurance plan for Generation Control functions.
• Communicates and coordinates with internal teams, owners, subcontractors, site teams, and other stakeholders.
• Creates deployment strategies for Generation Controls solutions.
• Maintains project and department documentation in RES documentation control software.
• Attends work regularly and punctually.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Provides strategic advice and optimized business processes related to Generation Controls systems.
• Works with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to resolve Generation Controls problems.
• Manages the business process associated with Generation Controls QAQC.
• Provides Generation Controls technical guidance and support to other Engineers and Project Execution teams.
• Supports review and analysis of data and technical report preparation.
• Oversees efforts to maintain Generation Controls project and department documentation.
• Works with teams to provide progress and schedule updates related to Generation Controls activities.
• Ensures all Generation Controls quality assurance documentation for commissioning and testing activities are completed.
• Supports Generation Controls Warranty requests for completed projects.
• Interfaces with Project Engineers, Project Execution teams, Owners, Subcontractors, and other stakeholders to plan and schedule O&M training.
• Troubleshoots problems until site requirements are met.
• Stays current with professional and industrial best practices.
• Ensures completion of other ad hoc job-related duties/functions and projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement