Engineer

Description:

Terabase Energy, a leading innovator in digitalization and automation for large-scale solar projects, is hiring an Engineer to design, implement, and optimize industrial networks and control systems for solar, battery storage, and hybrid renewable energy plants. The Engineer will develop and integrate plant control systems to meet operational and regulatory needs, focusing on achieving operational excellence, reliability, and uptime.

About Terabase Energy:

Terabase Energy is committed to accelerating the renewable energy transition by reducing soft costs and improving efficiency through software and operational automation technologies. The company collaborates with engineering, construction firms, project developers, and owners worldwide to optimize the development and construction of large-scale renewable projects. With a diverse global team including engineers, coders, project managers, and industry veterans, Terabase is shaping the future of solar energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients including developers, utilities, EPCs, and grid operators to capture and implement system requirements.

• Design and develop monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewable projects.

• Program, install, test, troubleshoot, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).

• Develop logic for power curtailment, reactive power control, met tower data acquisition, high voltage substation SCADA, and plant control systems for solar and energy storage.

• Work with technologies including SEL-RTACs, ControlLogix, Ignition (HMI and historian), MSSQL, InfluxDB, Cisco networking, and diagnostic tools such as Putty and Wireshark.

• Produce design documentation (system architecture, logic diagrams, HMI mockups), project commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals, and training materials.

• Coordinate with field technicians during commissioning and installation.

• Utilize diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot complex control systems.

• Participate in continuous improvement programs aimed at zero-failure operation and maximizing uptime.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field (preferably controls engineering).

• Minimum 2 years of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming experience including structured text and function blocks.

• Minimum 2 years experience with SCADA development; experience with Ignition platform preferred.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850, ICCP.

• Programming skills; Python knowledge is a plus.

• Experience setting up virtual machines on physical servers.

• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients.

• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Experience with continuous improvement or lessons learned initiatives.

• Authorized to work permanently in the United States.

• Willingness to travel 20-30%.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with pay based on skills, experience, location, and role.

• Generous time off and holiday policy.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Stock options.

• Home office setup allowance.

• Career growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Terabase Energy is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides a welcoming, inclusive environment. The company does not discriminate based on any legally protected status.