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A solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
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Staff Controls Engineer - OT SCADA Projects
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
Role Description The Sr. Controls Engineer – OT SCADA Projects leads the design, configuration, commissioning, and support of plant control systems for utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects. This engineer works with minimal oversight, applies expert knowledge of grid functionality and Utility/ISO standards, mentors junior engineers, and contributes to product standards. Approximately 80% of this role is project execution, while up to 20% is continuous improvement and product development. Responsibilities - Project Execution & Technical Delivery (~80%) - Lead end-to-end controls design for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid projects – from initiation through commissioning and closeout - Program and commission SEL controllers using AcSELerator; develop control logic in Codesys using IEC 61131-3 structured text - Identify project-specific deviations from standard product scope during contracting, forecast and scope project-specific development work - Implement and validate closed-loop Active Power and Reactive Power, AVR and PFR Algorithms - Maintain version control for all code artifacts according to established version control procedure - Troubleshoot complex SCADA and controls issues using Wireshark, breakpoints, cross-reference, and watch list tools - Produce project deliverables: System Architecture Diagrams, Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams, commissioning documents, and operator manuals - Product & Process Improvement (~20%) - Contribute to new feature development and bug fixes in collaboration with the Product Engineering team - Review documentation prepared by junior controls engineers (technical and non-technical) - Lead the Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned program, feed field insights back into product standards and templates - Coach junior engineers through FAT preparation and customer-facing presentation - Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration - Serve as primary controls technical contact for EPCs, asset owners, and grid operators through project execution, FAT, and commissioning - Lead FATs as formal presentations; communicate to non-technical audiences with supporting materials prepared in advance - Flag technical risks and schedule pressures to management with context and proposed solutions - Maintain Jira tickets daily with thorough detail; enforce Jira best practices with junior engineers - Expectations & Success Indicators - Deliver high-quality work independently across multiple concurrent projects with ownership and urgency - Leverage standardized platforms and tools; avoid project-specific one-off engineering approaches - Ensure 100% adherence to Terabase quality processes; enforce standards with junior engineers - Mentor junior controls engineers through technical guidance, code review, and FAT coaching - Project deliverables completed on time, within scope, and meeting Utility/ISO regulatory standards - Jira, version control, and documentation consistently maintained without follow-up from management - Recognized internally and externally as the go-to technical authority on Terabase SCADA and OT controls - Travel up to 10% for on-site commissioning, FAT, and customer engagements Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field - 3-5+ years of IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience, preferably in Codesys or AcSELerator environment - 3+ years of utility-scale power plant controls experience (solar, BESS, or hybrid) Requirements - Expert IEC 61131-3 programming; primary tooling is AcSELerator (SEL controllers) and Codesys, including Diagram Builder, traces, breakpoints, and watch lists - Extensive knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, etc. - Expert knowledge of grid functionality: PFR, AVR, Reactive Power, Voltage Regulation, and Capacitor Banks – including the underlying grid rationale, not just controller behavior - Proficiency with Utility/ISO testing and interconnection requirements (ERCOT, PJM, BPA, IEEE 2800, NERC, etc.) - Experience with Power Plant Controller (PPC) design, configuration, and commissioning - Familiarity with PSCAD, PSSE, and/or TSAT modeling processes for utility-scale sites Benefits - Base salary of $150,000 – $190,000 (DOE) - Generous time off and holiday policy - Remote flexibility - Flexible time off - Comprehensive benefits package - Career progression - 401k match - Stock options - Home office set up allowance - And much more!
Project Design Engineer
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
Role Description We are seeking a Design Engineer to create PV power plant designs for projects from early stages of the project life cycle to detailed engineering for construction. Design Engineers are capable of creating highly detailed array layouts based on project site conditions, customer preferences, and their own knowledge of current technologies during the conceptual stages to optimize the value of the project. During the detailed engineering phase of the project, the Design Engineer will coordinate with internal and external resources as needed to generate the engineering package, obtain necessary construction permits, and assist in construction administration during the installation of the system. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in utility power plant scale solar PV systems design, a knack for problem solving, is comfortable in dynamic situations, and detail-oriented. Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a must. Responsibilities - Follow standards and goals for the engineering department - Assist in documenting and developing industry best practices, standards and guidelines - Attend project meetings, develop reports and status of design deliverables - Prepares detailed mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural designs for solar arrays - Coordinates with Project Managers, and other project participants to define project design basis and project goals - Uses understanding of system performance, construction logistics, material and labor costs to optimize designs - Responsible for creating and maintaining design packages - Adopts necessary document control measures to manage internal and external design documentation - Creates Bills of Materials for projects - Holds design review meetings with internal and external parties as needed to maintain proper QC/QA on their projects - Assists in development of departmental processes and best practices for the team Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture - Minimum of 3 years project engineering experience in the design/build, EPC or utility electricity generation field producing technical CAD documents - Strong AutoCAD skills, SolidWorks is a plus - Working knowledge of electrical and civil design, materials and methods of installation - Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes - Experience in the solar PV industry or other power generation sectors, and experience creating utility scale permitting and construction documents - SCADA design experience Benefits - Generous time off and holiday policy - Remote flexibility - Flexible time off - Comprehensive benefits package - Career progression - 401k match - Stock options - Home office set up allowance - And much more!
RTDS Engineer
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
• Develop and configure project-specific RTDS and RSCAD models for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid power plants. • Translate electrical one-lines, control narratives, interconnection requirements, equipment data, and project specifications into real-time simulation models. • Build and validate plant-level models for active power, reactive power, voltage control, frequency response, ramp-rate control, curtailment, and grid support functions. • Develop and maintain reusable RSCAD model libraries, templates, and project standards. • Develop, review, and validate PSCAD models to support project-specific studies, controls validation, and grid compliance requirements. • Support model alignment between PSCAD and RTDS/RSCAD environments. • Work with inverter OEMs, BESS OEMs, and internal engineering teams to validate control behavior and model assumptions. • Set up project-specific Hardware-in-the-Loop environments using RTDS and physical control hardware. • Integrate PPCs, EMS controllers, RTACs, relays, gateways, SCADA servers, network switches, firewalls, and communication interfaces into the HIL environment. • Validate controls performance under normal operating conditions, grid disturbances, curtailment scenarios, plant trips, communication failures, and recovery events.
Manager, Construct Portfolio Delivery
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of diversely experienced Project Managers and Project Coordinators. • Establish career ladders, development plans, succession planning, and performance expectations. • Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and calibration exercises. • Drive accountability through measurable team goals and operational KPIs. • Lead hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, and organizational design. • Foster a culture of ownership, execution excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Establish and drive metrics on portfolio-level health across schedule, delivery quality, customer satisfaction, utilization, and financial performance utilizing the TBE preferred PPM platform. • Ensure projects are appropriately staffed and balanced across PM levels. • Establish operating rhythms for project reviews, escalation management, and decision-making. • Define portfolio reporting and visibility into project status, risks, capacity, and forecasts. • Serve as escalation point for delivery issues and customer concerns. • Partner with PMs to resolve complex execution blockers. • Ensure delivery teams maintain exceptional customer engagement throughout project lifecycle. • Support executive customer relationships and participate in strategic customer discussions where required. • Drive consistency in customer communications, project governance, and delivery standards. • Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen account health in partnership with Sales. • Represent customer priorities as the voice of the customer to Product and Operations leadership to enable a feedback loop. • Develop and maintain PM standards, workflows, templates, and governance frameworks. • Improve project lifecycle processes from intake through closeout. • Establish quality controls across project setup, reporting, change management, documentation, and customer deliverables. • Partner with Operations and Product teams to identify automation opportunities and reduce operational burden. • Drive implementation and adoption of delivery tooling and systems. • Align delivery strategy with product roadmap, Data Operations, Capture Technology, and Customer Success initiatives. • Coordinate execution priorities across functions and remove organizational friction. • Support deployment of new products, workflows, and service offerings. • Lead retrospectives and institutionalize lessons learned. • Support annual planning, forecasting, and budget development. • Monitor team utilization, delivery capacity, and hiring needs. • Define operational metrics and dashboards to improve predictability and execution. • Contribute to organizational strategy and long-term scaling initiatives.
Manager, Construct Portfolio Delivery
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
Role Description As the Manager, Portfolio Delivery within the Terabase Construct Operations organization, you will report to the Director, Operations & Delivery and lead a team of Project Managers at various experience levels and Project Coordinators responsible for successful customer delivery across a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects. This role is accountable for the overall health, execution quality, operational consistency, and scalability of the Project Management function. You will oversee team performance, customer outcomes, portfolio governance, perform resource planning, enable process maturity, and ensure cross-functional execution excellence across Product, Data Operations, Capture Technology, Sales, Finance, and Customer Success. Success in this role requires balancing strategic thinking with operational rigor: developing people while ensuring predictable execution, high-quality delivery, scalable processes, and strong customer partnerships. Responsibilities - Team Leadership & Organizational Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of diversely experienced Project Managers and Project Coordinators. - Establish career ladders, development plans, succession planning, and performance expectations. - Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and calibration exercises. - Drive accountability through measurable team goals and operational KPIs. - Lead hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, and organizational design. - Foster a culture of ownership, execution excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Portfolio Governance & Delivery Excellence - Establish and drive metrics on portfolio-level health across schedule, delivery quality, customer satisfaction, utilization, and financial performance utilizing the TBE preferred PPM platform. - Ensure projects are appropriately staffed and balanced across PM levels. - Establish operating rhythms for project reviews, escalation management, and decision-making. - Define portfolio reporting and visibility into project status, risks, capacity, and forecasts. - Serve as escalation point for delivery issues and customer concerns. - Partner with PMs to resolve complex execution blockers. - Customer Delivery & Strategic Partnerships - Ensure delivery teams maintain exceptional customer engagement throughout project lifecycle. - Support executive customer relationships and participate in strategic customer discussions where required. - Drive consistency in customer communications, project governance, and delivery standards. - Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen account health in partnership with Sales. - Represent customer priorities as the voice of the customer to Product and Operations leadership to enable a feedback loop. - Operational Excellence & Process Standardization - Develop and maintain PM standards, workflows, templates, and governance frameworks. - Improve project lifecycle processes from intake through closeout. - Establish quality controls across project setup, reporting, change management, documentation, and customer deliverables. - Partner with Operations and Product teams to identify automation opportunities and reduce operational burden. - Drive implementation and adoption of delivery tooling and systems. - Cross-Functional Execution - Align delivery strategy with product roadmap, Data Operations, Capture Technology, and Customer Success initiatives. - Coordinate execution priorities across functions and remove organizational friction. - Support deployment of new products, workflows, and service offerings. - Lead retrospectives and institutionalize lessons learned. - Business Operations & Planning - Support annual planning, forecasting, and budget development. - Monitor team utilization, delivery capacity, and hiring needs. - Define operational metrics and dashboards to improve predictability and execution. - Contribute to organizational strategy and long-term scaling initiatives. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Energy, Operations, or related field. - 8-10+ years of experience in project delivery, operations, construction technology, renewable energy, or adjacent industries. - 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing PMs or equivalent delivery organizations. - Demonstrated success leading distributed or cross-functional teams. - Strong experience managing portfolios rather than solely individual projects. - Experience with project management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Primavera P6, Cora, Wrike, Project Insight, or equivalent). - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills. - Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple customers and programs. - Willingness to travel up to 30% of the year, primarily domestic to customer project sites and HQ offices. Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in engineering, project management, operations, or related field. - PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification. - Experience in PMO, delivery, or customer operations functions. - Experience supporting utility-scale solar, construction technology, GIS, remote sensing data, or data delivery environments. - Familiarity with financial planning, resource forecasting, and operational KPIs. Compensation And Benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This role offers a base salary of $100,000 – $140,000. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Generous time off and holiday policy - Remote flexibility - Flexible time off - Comprehensive benefits package - Career progression - 401k match - Stock options - Home office set up allowance - And much more!
Field Systems Engineer
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
• Configure, maintain, and operate several factory subsystems, including: Manufacturing Execution System, programmable logic controllers, network infrastructure, software and hardware systems • Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure that all systems are running efficiently and effectively. • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise with the systems as the on-site technical lead. • Correct Tier 1 issues and elevate issues to Tier 2 support engineers. • Work closely with the on-site maintenance technician who will service, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment • Provide training and support to various operations team users. • Collaborate with other engineers to develop and implement new systems and upgrades. • Document system design, installation, and maintenance procedures. • Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the field.
Product Application Engineer – SCADA
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for SCADA and control products. • Assist clients and sales teams in understanding product capabilities and applications. • Conduct site visits to assess client needs and provide customized solutions. • Develop and deliver product demonstrations and presentations. • Collaborate with product development teams to enhance product features and capabilities. • Gather and analyze customer feedback to drive product improvements. • Participate in product testing and validation to ensure high-quality performance. • Develop and deliver training programs for clients and internal teams on SCADA and control products. • Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and troubleshooting procedures. • Conduct webinars and workshops to educate clients on best practices and new features. • Analyze product data to identify trends and recommend improvements. • Generate regular performance reports for clients and internal stakeholders. • Implement data-driven strategies to optimize system reliability and efficiency.
Power Systems Engineer
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
• Lead the power system modeling and simulation function for the Operational Technologies team. • Build, manage, and maintain plant models in PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, RTDS, RT-LAB, and similar tools for PV, BESS, wind, and hybrid plants, including plant control systems. • Develop and validate control models for PPC, EMS, BESS controls, inverter-based resources, and microgrid controllers for both grid-connected and islanded operation. • Support the design and simulation of microgrid control strategies, including dispatch logic, mode transitions, load sharing, spinning reserve management, black start, and coordination of solar, storage, generator, and utility interconnection assets. • Perform dynamic, transient, EMT, and stability studies for renewable plants, storage systems, and microgrids. • Lead and represent the Operational Technologies group on all matters related to power systems, controls, and microgrid performance. • Support leadership in responding to DOE/SETO FOAs and other power systems research initiatives and proposals. • Support hardware-in-the-loop and controller-in-the-loop testing for protection, plant control, EMS, and microgrid control systems. • Develop technical documentation, testing procedures, validation methods, and study reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Lead continuous improvement and lessons-learned programs related to modeling, controls, and system performance. • Perform other duties as required by management.
Power Systems Engineer
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
Role Description The Power Systems and Controls Engineer will serve as a key technical leader in power system modeling, simulation, and controls for renewable generation, energy storage, and microgrid applications across transmission, distribution, and behind-the-meter systems. This role requires deep expertise in dynamic modeling, EMT simulation, plant and microgrid controls, and hardware-in-the-loop validation for utility-scale and hybrid energy systems. - Lead the power system modeling and simulation function for the Operational Technologies team. - Build, manage, and maintain plant models in PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, RTDS, RT-LAB, and similar tools for PV, BESS, wind, and hybrid plants, including plant control systems. - Develop and validate control models for PPC, EMS, BESS controls, inverter-based resources, and microgrid controllers for both grid-connected and islanded operation. - Support the design and simulation of microgrid control strategies, including dispatch logic, mode transitions, load sharing, spinning reserve management, black start, and coordination of solar, storage, generator, and utility interconnection assets. - Perform dynamic, transient, EMT, and stability studies for renewable plants, storage systems, and microgrids. - Lead and represent the Operational Technologies group on all matters related to power systems, controls, and microgrid performance. - Support leadership in responding to DOE/SETO FOAs and other power systems research initiatives and proposals. - Support hardware-in-the-loop and controller-in-the-loop testing for protection, plant control, EMS, and microgrid control systems. - Develop technical documentation, testing procedures, validation methods, and study reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Lead continuous improvement and lessons-learned programs related to modeling, controls, and system performance. - Perform other duties as required by management. Qualifications - Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering. Candidates with strong expertise in power systems modeling, inverter-based resource controls, and microgrid controls are strongly preferred. - Strong understanding of renewable generation, energy storage systems, and hybrid/microgrid system architectures. - Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing of renewable energy resources and control systems. - Experience with microgrid controller design, validation, or operation, including islanding, resynchronization, dispatch optimization, and coordinated control of DERs. - Hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation of protection and control systems using real-time digital simulators. - Interconnection impact studies for renewable power plants and hybrid systems. - Power quality studies for utilities and wind/solar/storage plants, including voltage/current unbalance, flicker, voltage sag, and harmonics. - Fault analysis and transient overvoltage studies, including capacitor and reactor switching, faults and clearing, line energization, and lightning. - Black start studies, including transformer energization and synchronization. - Experience with transformer saturation and inrush, load flow and dynamic studies, short-circuit analysis, and subsynchronous control interaction (SSCI). - Ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, research partners, and business stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. - Must have authorization to work in the United States. - Travel up to 10%. Benefits - Generous time off and holiday policy - Remote flexibility - Flexible time off - Comprehensive benefits package - Career progression - 401k match - Stock options - Home office set up allowance - And much more!
SCADA Engineer
Terabase EnergyA solar technology company whose mission is to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of large-scale solar.
• Engage directly with customers; Developers, Owners, Utilities, EPCs, and ISOs. • Contribute to the design and development of monitoring and control systems for utility scale renewable energy projects. • Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), & Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for • Active Power Curtailment • Reactive Power Control • MET tower data acquisition • High Voltage substation SCADA • Power Plant Control (PPC) for, Solar, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS’s) • Work with the following technologies and platforms: • Controls: SEL-RTACs & ControlLogix • HMI: Ignition • Historian: Ignition, MSSQL, InfluxDB, and Canary Labs • Network: SEL, Cisco, Hirschmann, Fortigate, and Moxa • Troubleshooting: Putty, Wireshark • Develop detailed design documentation including System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points List, IP lists, Logic Diagrams, HMI mockups. • Generate project documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material. • Coordinate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support. • Utilize diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot complex monitoring and control systems. • Any other actions required by management.
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