Controls Engineer

## Controls Engineer Apply:
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At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.
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* Position Title:

** Controls Engineer  
** Department:
** Controls Engineering  
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* Reports To:

** Sr. Deployment Engineering Manager  
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* Location:

** UK
* * Controls Engineer - North America
**** Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE!
**** Who We Are
** Welcome to
** e-STORAGE**, a proud member of the
** Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ)
** family! We're leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world's renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.

With our innovative
** Sol Bank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology
** and comprehensive project services, we're not just building products we're powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
** Role Overview for Controls Engineer
** As a Controls Engineer, you'll play a key role in deploying utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across North America, supporting projects from initial design through commissioning and long-term operation.

You'll work closely with internal engineering teams, equipment vendors, EPCs, utilities, project developers, and customers to ensure control systems are designed, integrated, and delivered successfully. From reviewing control philosophies and validating network architectures to troubleshooting communications and supporting commissioning activities, you'll help ensure every project performs safely, reliably, and efficiently.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and seeing your work come to life in the field, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of renewable energy while working on some of the industry's most advanced utility-scale energy storage projects.
** What You'll Be Doing as a Controls Engineer
*** Review project contracts and vendor agreements for controls-related requirements and ensure alignment throughout project execution.
* Review and validate project design packages, including electrical drawings, data flow diagrams, network designs, signal mappings (analog, Modbus, DNP3), electrical power models, and control narratives.
* Maintain and organize technical documentation within SharePoint while coordinating documentation flow with vendors and project stakeholders.
* Develop batch scripts and automation tools to streamline data collection and improve operational efficiency.
* Serve as a key technical resource for customers, EPCs, utilities, equipment vendors, and internal project teams throughout project execution.
* Troubleshoot network and communications issues within VPN-secured environments.
* Respond to customer and operator requests regarding system modifications, troubleshooting, and control system enhancements.
* Support site commissioning activities and provide technical expertise for all controls-related tasks.
* Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, safety protocols, and company policies.
** What You'll Bring to The Position
*** Educational background in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience working with industrial control systems within electrical generation, renewable energy, or similar power system environments.
* Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including
** Modbus, DNP3, and TCP/IP**.
* Strong understanding of industrial networking, including IP…