Controls Embedded Engineer - Solar Power Systems

Contract Controls Embedded Engineer - Solar Power Systems

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.

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.