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Controls Embedded Engineer - Solar Power Systems
Job in
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55114, USA
Listed on 2026-06-07
Listing for:
Kaav, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
technology that provides clean energy, clean water, payment processing and more, to remote communities both
domestic and abroad. We're looking for talented, technical, and driven teammates to augment our growing team!
Looking for a 3-6 month
Contract Controls Embedded Engineer - Solar Power Systems
Summary
Experienced Contract Controls Engineer responsible for integrating advanced subsystems into utility-scale solar power control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing the integration of generators, inverters, batteries, solar panels, embedded hardware/software, networking, and power controller products.
Key Responsibilities:
System Integration:
- Manage the integration of solar power subsystems including generators, inverters, battery storage systems, solar panels, embedded controllers, networking components, and power controllers from vendors like Vertiv, Eltek, and Victron
- Configure and test Linux-based embedded hardware, Zephyr RTOS microcontrollers, networking equipment, and monitoring software
- Develop integration plans, test procedures, and commissioning processes for each subsystem
- Identify and resolve interoperability issues between different components and systems
- Support system startup, validation testing, and performance optimization
Controls Programming:
- Program power control algorithms, SCADA interfaces, and operational logic
- Integrate new equipment into existing monitoring and control systems
- Implement data collection, reporting, and analytical tools
Documentation and Reporting:
- Develop and maintain system documentation, operational procedures, and as-built drawings
- Generate progress reports and present updates to project stakeholders
- Assist in commissioning and control system turnover to clients
Communication Protocols:
- Integrate control devices using fieldbus technologies like RS485, Modbus RTU/TCP, and CAN bus
- Familiarity with SAE standard J1939
- Implement wired and wireless networking using Ethernet, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, NFC, etc.
- Accustomed to working with Digital Oscilloscope wire protocol troubleshooting
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Solar/Renewable Energy Engineering
- 5+ years experience with control system integration for solar/renewable energy plants
- Hands-on expertise with generators, inverters, batteries, solar array technology, embedded systems
- Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, Python, Linux, networking protocols, and industrial communications
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Required Skills :
Embedded Coding,Linux,C
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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