Translate grid curtailment, frequency response, and voltage/watt control requirements into actionable compute load modulation
The company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to build core infrastructure that supports large-scale deployments of distributed energy systems. This role focuses on the systems that power deployment, monitoring, reliability, and power plant controller (PPC) integrations across both wind and solar assets.
Implement industrial protocols and control logic for interoperability with inverters, SCADA systems, and grid signals (Modbus, OPC-UA, etc.)
You will work across the Deploy and Pipeline engineering teams to connect operational control systems with renewable energy plant coordination, enabling the company to scale its footprint and reliability across new energy partners and regions.
Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, and deployment teams to integrate telemetry, diagnostics, and alerting
Build post-deployment reliability and quality control tools for fault detection, issue triage, and performance benchmarking
Build and maintain PPC integrations to coordinate with wind and solar power plants at the edge
Design, implement, and maintain the company’s central Control Center, the primary interface for deploying, monitoring, and managing field infrastructure
2–5+ years of experience building infrastructure, systems software, or industrial control applications
Familiarity with industrial protocols and real-time control systems
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python or C++
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Exposure to renewable energy systems, power electronics, or plant-level integrations is a strong plus
Experience with SCADA or HMI systems
Knowledge of containerized deployment (Docker/Kubernetes) or observability tooling
Experience with IoT and edge-compute devices such as NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms
Background in inverter integration, grid-tied systems, or energy forecasting
Strong debugging skills and systems thinking, with comfort working close to hardware and across multiple layers of the stack
Experience with cloud platforms and distributed systems
Equity options in a rapidly scaling, well-funded technology company
Comprehensive premium healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
Competitive salary