Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Evaluate project contracts and vendor agreements for controls-related specifications to ensure consistency throughout project execution.

• Assess and confirm project design packages, which include electrical drawings, data flow diagrams, network designs, signal mappings, electrical power models, and control narratives.

• Organize and maintain technical documentation in SharePoint while managing documentation flow with vendors and project stakeholders.

• Create batch scripts and automation tools to enhance data collection and boost operational efficiency.

• Act as a primary technical resource for customers, EPCs, utilities, equipment vendors, and internal project teams during project execution.

• Diagnose network and communication issues within VPN-secured environments.

• Address customer and operator inquiries regarding system modifications, troubleshooting, and enhancements to control systems.

• Assist with site commissioning activities and provide technical guidance on controls-related tasks.

• Ensure all activities adhere to engineering standards, project specifications, safety protocols, and company policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Educational qualifications in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience with industrial control systems in electrical generation, renewable energy, or comparable power system settings.

• Proven experience with Modbus, DNP3, and TCP/IP protocols.

• Strong knowledge of industrial networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and network communications.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems, plant control systems, or utility-scale automation.

• Experience with inverter-based resources such as Battery Energy Storage Systems, solar, or other renewable generation technologies is advantageous.

• Preference for candidates with exposure to substations, protective relays, and transformers.

• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

• Willingness to travel up to 10–15% nationally and internationally to support project sites and vendor facilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to training programs and opportunities for advancement.

• Various flexible work arrangements to promote employee well-being.

• Competitive salary structure.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Paid time off.