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Senior Project Engineer

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$125K - $150K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer

SMA America

• Responsible for configuring, programming, integrating, and maintaining SMA's utility-scale inverters' plant-level control system, the SMA Power Plant Manager (PPM) • Responsible for ensuring SMA inverter and PPM functions and parameters are set in accordance with the customer's project expectations and requirements • Responsible for the performance of large-scale photovoltaic and BESS power plant projects up to the hundreds-of-megawatts in scale • Responsible for comprehensive control-related technical support throughout the end-to-end process of complex customer projects in North America • Acts as the key contact during the pre-sales phase, working with project developers, SCADA vendors, and EMS providers, and serves as primary support for SMA America Service • Leads Control System Assessments by gathering project data and defining functional requirements for the PPM • Analyzes electrical system parameters, grid code requirements, and plant configurations • Configures and/or describes the PPM in applications including active and reactive power control, grid-forming versus grid-following operation, SOC balancing, battery dispatch strategy, and frequency response • Composes documents and high-level schematics demonstrating PPM functions' alignment with project and grid requirements • Creates and supports Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) validating inverter functionality in accordance with project and grid requirements • Supports integration testing and tuning, including interoperability with SCADA interfaces and 3rd-party Power Plant Controllers, and Site Acceptance Testing • Other duties as may be required or assigned

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering, control systems engineering, or a comparable field
  • At least 5-8 years of professional experience in power plant controls or SCADA systems
  • Solid knowledge of utility-scale PV and BESS system technology, including hands-on experience with control systems, energy management systems, or communication systems for PV/BESS projects
  • Strong understanding of power system behavior at the POI, grid codes, and grid-forming functionalities
  • Communication protocol experience such as Modbus and DNP3
  • Experience with RTDS
  • Familiarity with PLCs, edge controllers, or plant control systems
  • Familiarity with SCADA and EMS

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment

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