Job Description
Job description
Job Title – Senior Controls Engineer – Canada
Their Purpose – A leading global renewable energy company dedicated to accelerating the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future with a strong commitment to innovation and reliability they provide cutting edge systems that support grid stability, optimize renewable energy integration, and enhance energy security.
Location & Flexibility – Hybrid/Remote with International travel up to 25%
Salary & Benefits – Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package. 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days.
About the Job:
As the Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead the implementation of BESS capable of ultra-fast response to dispatch commands and grid supply variations. This candidate must be familiar with power systems, utility generation, protection, and transmission systems, as well as modern industrial networks and utility communication protocols.
• You’ll be responsible for drafting and negotiating technical contract exhibits for fast-response BESS plant controller requirements.
• Manage stakeholders, utilities, and suppliers to ensure fast response controller design and deliverables.
• Verify testing and commissioning of advanced BESS plant controllers.
• Mentor team members and supervise work processes to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced within timeline and budget commitments.
• Develop new tools, implement processes, provide feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in technology, engineering, and delivery processes.
About You:
Must have domain experience in solar PV or battery energy storage the Digital-Twin software Engineer must be proficient in the following:
• Experience with power grid, power generation and/or renewable integration control.
• Experience with utility market applications.
• Experience with DigSilent PowerFactory, EMTP or other powers systems modeling tools
• Expertise in model-based control SW development, Git workflow, Linux
• Scripting (Python,Batch), Relationship & time series database, Write automated tests, Jupyter, Deepnote Cloud platform:
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Business-savvy: need to be able to interact with both business specs and technical specs.
• Travel: up to 25%, including international travel.
• Has 8+ years of experience developing control software, with a track record of successful production deployments. • Has a degree in engineering that can relate to our industry (Electrical will be preferred)
If this role isn’t quite right for you, feel free to reach out and discuss other vacancies across the team.
Please send your CV to Amelia.yates@zero-global.com
Job Title – Senior Controls Engineer – Canada
Their Purpose – A leading global renewable energy company dedicated to accelerating the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future with a strong commitment to innovation and reliability they provide cutting edge systems that support grid stability, optimize renewable energy integration, and enhance energy security.
Location & Flexibility – Hybrid/Remote with International travel up to 25%
Salary & Benefits – Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package. 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days.
About the Job:
As the Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead the implementation of BESS capable of ultra-fast response to dispatch commands and grid supply variations. This candidate must be familiar with power systems, utility generation, protection, and transmission systems, as well as modern industrial networks and utility communication protocols.
• You’ll be responsible for drafting and negotiating technical contract exhibits for fast-response BESS plant controller requirements.
• Manage stakeholders, utilities, and suppliers to ensure fast response controller design and deliverables.
• Verify testing and commissioning of advanced BESS plant controllers.
• Mentor team members and supervise work processes to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced within timeline and budget commitments.
• Develop new tools, implement processes, provide feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in technology, engineering, and delivery processes.
About You:
Must have domain experience in solar PV or battery energy storage the Digital-Twin software Engineer must be proficient in the following:
• Experience with power grid, power generation and/or renewable integration control.
• Experience with utility market applications.
• Experience with DigSilent PowerFactory, EMTP or other powers systems modeling tools
• Expertise in model-based control SW development, Git workflow, Linux
• Scripting (Python,Batch), Relationship & time series database, Write automated tests, Jupyter, Deepnote Cloud platform:
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Business-savvy: need to be able to interact with both business specs and technical specs.
• Travel: up to 25%, including international travel.
• Has 8+ years of experience developing control software, with a track record of successful production deployments. • Has a degree in engineering that can relate to our industry (Electrical will be preferred)
If this role isn’t quite right for you, feel free to reach out and discuss other vacancies across the team.
Please send your CV to Amelia.yates@zero-global.com
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Controls Engineer - Canada position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in British Columbia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
