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Salary: USD 120,000 - 140,000 / annual
Terabase Energy is building software and construction automation platforms to drive innovation and cost reduction in large-scale solar projects. The company works with project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms globally to support design, optimization, and construction of massive solar installations.
The SCADA and Controls Warranty Engineer will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and development of SCADA and control systems for solar, solar-plus-storage, and hybrid plants. This role involves deep technical troubleshooting, developing and implementing logic for complex custom applications, and ensuring all control system components function correctly while adhering to security protocols.
Key responsibilities include:
- Direct customer engagement with developers, owners, utilities, O&M companies, and ISOs
- Troubleshooting, testing, and restoring RTUs, PLCs, and HMIs for active power curtailment, reactive power control, MET tower data acquisition, high-voltage substation SCADA, and power plant control systems
- Working with SEL-RTACs, ControlLogix, Ignition HMI, historians (Ignition, MSSQL, InfluxDB, Canary Labs), and network platforms (SEL, Cisco, Hirschmann, Fortigate, Moxa)
- Developing detailed design documentation including system architecture diagrams, device point lists, IP lists, logic diagrams, and HMI mockups
- Generating project documentation: testing documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals, and training materials
- Coordinating with field technicians for on-site troubleshooting and warranty claim support
- Managing warranty claims, coordinating with vendors and manufacturers, and maintaining detailed records
- Analyzing performance data to identify trends and improvements, generating regular reports for stakeholders
- Implementing data-driven strategies to enhance system reliability and efficiency
The role requires flexibility in work hours, including occasional night shifts, and the ability to work remotely or travel as needed. Significant travel to customer and project sites is expected.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field (controls major preferred)
- 2+ years of IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks
- 2+ years of SCADA development (Ignition experience a plus)
- 2+ years of SEL RTAC controls development (a plus)
- Working knowledge of programming languages (Python a plus)
- Experience setting up virtual machines on physical servers
- Working knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850, ICCP
- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with or leadership of Continuous Improvement/Lessons Learned programs
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and business partners
- Permanent authorization to work in the United States
