Project Controls Engineer

The Project Controls Engineer supports the design, configuration, commissioning, and documentation of plant control systems for utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects. This engineer executes project work with guidance from senior engineers, applies working knowledge of grid functionality and Utility/ISO standards, and contributes to the continuous improvement of product standards. Approximately 90% of this role is project execution, while up to 10% is continuous improvement and product development.

This is a temporary role expected to last approximately 6 months.

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Technical Delivery (~90%)

• Execute controls design for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid projects under the guidance of senior engineers, including review of the project scope to identify project-specific requirements and deviations from the standard Terabase controls product offering.

• Program and commission SEL controllers using AcSELerator; develop control logic in Codesys using IEC 61131-3 structured text and continuous function charts.

• Follow the controls development process for any project-specific development work, including documentation of requirements, logic development, testing in a simulated/lab environment, and documentation of test results.

• Implement and validate closed-loop Active Power and Reactive Power, AVR and PFR Algorithms.

• Maintain version control for all code artifacts according to established version control procedure (Bitbucket).

• Troubleshoot SCADA and controls issues using Wireshark, breakpoints, cross-reference, and watch list tools, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed.

• Produce project deliverables: System Architecture Diagrams, Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams, commissioning documents, and operator manuals.

Product & Process Improvement (~10%)

• Contribute to new feature development and bug fixes in collaboration with the Product Engineering team.

• Prepare technical and non-technical documentation for review by senior controls engineers.

• Participate in the Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned program, sharing field insights to inform product standards and templates.

• Prepare for FATs and customer-facing presentations with coaching from senior engineers.

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Support senior engineers as a controls technical contact for EPCs, asset owners, and grid operators through project execution, FAT, and commissioning.

• Support FATs and lead assigned portions as formal presentations; communicate to non-technical audiences with supporting materials prepared in advance.

• Flag technical risks and schedule pressures to project management team with context and proposed solutions.

• Maintain Jira tickets daily with thorough detail, following Jira best practices.

Expectations & Success Indicators

• Deliver high-quality work across multiple concurrent projects with ownership and urgency, seeking guidance when needed.

• Leverage standardized platforms and tools to work efficiently.

• Maintain 100% adherence to Terabase quality processes.

• Actively develop technical skills through code reviews, feedback, and FAT participation alongside senior engineers.

• Project deliverables completed on time, within scope, and meeting Utility/ISO regulatory standards.

• Jira, version control, and documentation consistently maintained without follow-up from management.

• Build growing expertise in Terabase SCADA and Utility-Scale grid controls, progressing toward independent project ownership.

• Travel up to 10% for on-site commissioning, FAT, and customer engagements.