Job Description

14442 - BESS Controls Engineer (remote) – Juno Beach

Start Date ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration 12 months with possible extensions
Work Setting: remote
Our client is filling this contract position exclusively through approved staffing partners, so this opportunity is not available by applying directly with the client. If you're interested, we'd be happy to represent you throughout the hiring process.

19524 Required:
• Experience in PLC programming, preferably Schneider Electric platforms (11+ years);

• Experience with Modbus, DNP3, and industrial communication protocols

• Experience with Ignition SCADA platform and HMI development

• Experience with power systems and utility-scale energy project

• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy or power generation projects

• Experience with BESS control systems, inverters, and energy storage technologies

• Experience with grid interconnection requirements and utility standards

• Experience with FAT/SAT testing procedures and commissioning protocols

• Experience with PPA, LGIA, and OEM testing completion

• Ability to travel up to 25% for project commissioning support

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Preferred:

• NERC CIP cybersecurity experience

Responsibilities:

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems, primarily using Schneider Electric platforms, to support utility-scale renewable energy and power generation projects.

• Develop and integrate control systems using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, ensuring reliable data exchange across power system components.

• Configure and maintain Ignition SCADA systems and HMI applications to provide real-time monitoring, control, and visualization of plant operations.

• Support BESS control systems, inverters, and energy storage technologies, ensuring proper integration with plant-level and grid-level controls.

• Ensure compliance with grid interconnection requirements, utility standards, PPAs, LGIAs, and OEM testing requirements throughout project development and commissioning.

• Lead and support FAT/SAT testing procedures and commissioning protocols, including on-site travel (up to 25%) to validate system performance and operational readiness.

• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and project teams to implement secure and reliable control architectures, including adherence to NERC CIP standards when applicable.

Why apply?
• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site;
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time.

About Vitaver and Associates, Inc. (dba Vitaver Staffing)

Founded in 1993, Vitaver and Associates offers three decades of expertise in professional recruitment services.

Our agile and highly skilled team is able to identify, screen, and hire the best available talent to meet your company's specific goals in a cost-effective manner, allowing you to complete your projects even within the constraints of tight budgets and challenging project timelines.

Our methods ensure that we attract the best qualified professionals who possess the skills, experience, energy and attitude needed to contribute to your goals.

We provide staffing to a wide variety of industries, including: Federal, State & Local Government, Information Technologies & Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting & Finance, Hospitality, Sales, Marketing, Aerospace, Aviation and Defense.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Year Founded

1993

Website

vitaver.com

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