Sr. Control and Digital Infrastructure Engineer

• Lead SCADA-related projects, including system/feature upgrades and expansions, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and on-budget completion.
• Be the control and SCADA technical lead during the contracting phase and ensuring expectations with the contractors are clear and defined
• Assist in the development, implementation and validation of artificial intelligence (AI) based algorithms to control hardware at the Innovation Center and commercial plants
• Assist control and data acquisition integration of hardware, such as inverters, storage, and compute loads, at the Innovation Center and commercial plants
• Analyze performance of control algorithms, report on the results, and recommend improvements
• Lead, oversee and support controls testing and commissioning activities i.e. point to point, control (AVR, PFR, curtailment, etc.), NERC, performance tests and others as necessary.
• Manage the requirements with external parties i.e. Independent System Operator (ISO), Qualified Servicing Entity (QSE), NERC, utilities, operations and maintenance, etc. and build into the design
• Optimize project designs by drawing upon SCADA and control design, including best practices, specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability
• Provide technical knowledge on telecommunications design to ensure reliable, cost-effective and requirements are met for the project’s needs.
• Lead the various contractors implementing SCADA and control on Data Center, PV, HV and BESS to ensure the project meets or exceeds milestones and integration into the internal/external systems is successful
• Identify technologies for evaluation and ideate new opportunities based on business need
• Evaluate the potential for technologies to increase company value, such as through performing techno-economic analyses, developing and/or running models and simulations, gathering information through first-hand interviews, field visits, and literature reviews.

Location : Denver, CO (preferred), Redwood City, CA or San Diego, CA.

• Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity practices related to industrial control systems.
• B.S. Engineering from ABET-accredited University or other technical degree. Masters or Doctorate degree a plus and counts towards professional experience.
• Datacenter knowledge in Electric Power Management System (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) is a plug
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Broad experience across new solar technologies, energy storage, or application of artificial intelligence / machine learning to renewable energy.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SCADA and control systems, preferably in the renewable energy sector (solar and battery storage) and data center
• The position requires up to 10% domestic travel.
• Proficient in Ignition, Canary Labs, SEL Hardware & Software, GE RX3i, CodeSYS, Data Loggers, Meteorological Equipment, etc.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize efforts and drive towards completion.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to contextualize and understand modeling results and effectively able to present results.
• Demonstrated strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways.

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

Base Pay $110,000 - $145,000

• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Device Purchase Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave