Lead Controls Engineer – Major Projects Group

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

📋 Description

• Lead the design quality, consistency, and innovation across simultaneous wind, solar, BESS, and gas projects.

• Act as the primary architect for SCADA and Controls systems in extensive multi-technology projects.

• Offer technical assistance throughout the controls engineering lifecycle, encompassing pre-award development, design delivery, simulation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Manage the control and data contract between the facility energy controller and third-party power plant operators.

• Define the operational sequences and degradation behavior for facility energy controllers.

• Specify point maps, interlocks, and constraint categories; prototype integrations and validate point maps against live devices.

• Convert electrical and software constraints into actionable requirements.

• Validate controls interfaces through simulation prior to energization and transition work into automated commissioning processes.

• Serve as the primary controls engineering contact for Owners and EOR teams regarding submittals, reviews, procurement deliverables, page turns, and outreach to AHJ.

• Ensure compliance of designs with local, state, and national codes, Owner contracts, and company standards.

• Assist in the development of the Basis of Design and manage RFI processes.

• Conduct reviews of drawings, control narratives, point lists, network architecture, constructability, and commissionability.

• Validate controls equipment, I/O, network material takeoffs, design schedules, resource plans, and cross-discipline coordination.

• Review contracts and subcontracts and provide technical guidance.

• Collaborate on equipment and material selection with ISC, Estimating, and Construction teams.

• Advocate for change management, lead lessons learned initiatives, and integrate findings into future projects.

• Mentor, train, and onboard engineers; assist with hiring and promotion decisions.

• Establish and uphold standard control philosophies, point maps, and design details.

• Lead departmental initiatives aimed at enhancing processes and standards.

• Communicate effectively with Owners, EOR teams, vendors, software and project engineering personnel, and internal stakeholders.

• Support special projects and undertake other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• A Professional Engineering (PE) license or a master’s degree in engineering is preferred.

• At least eight years of progressive engineering and/or supervisory experience in the energy or construction sector.

• Proven experience in leading and developing engineers and establishing technical standards.

• Strongly preferred experience with microgrid, behind-the-meter, and utility-scale generation controls in wind, solar, BESS, or gas.

• Extensive knowledge of utility-scale controls and integration equipment across wind, solar, BESS, and gas generation.

• Familiarity with MQTT, OPC UA, and REST APIs.

• Ability to interpret one-line diagrams and panel schedules and assess the behavior of protection, breakers, and sources under fault conditions.

• Experience in designing data contracts between systems and formulating control narratives for multiple controllers.

• Proficiency in controls and software integration.

• Strong oral, written, listening, and presentation skills.

• Capable of supervising, influencing, and persuading individuals and groups towards shared goals.

• Knowledge of engineering science and technology as applied to the design of generation facilities.

• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Procore.

• Working knowledge, experience, or interest in AI (Artificial Intelligence).

• Competency in accounting skills, including mathematics, record-keeping, and cost tracking for budget management.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).

• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• Candidates must possess valid, independent U.S. work authorization; Blattner cannot sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 100% employer-covered HDHP insurance premiums for employees.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Options for HSA and FSA.

• Dental and Vision insurance provided.

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) available.

• Emphasis on Work/Life balance.

• Family-oriented company culture.

• On-site gym facilities.