Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our team at Canadian Solar Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power systems, utility generation, protection, and transmission systems, as well as modern industrial networks and utility communication protocols.
Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation of BESS capable of ultra-fast response to dispatch commands and grid supply variations.
* Manage stakeholders, utilities, and suppliers of fast response controllers for design and deliverables.
* Verify testing and commissioning of new advanced BESS plant controllers.
* Mentor team members and supervise work processes to ensure development of high-quality deliverables to meet timeline and budget commitments.
* Develop new tools, implement processes, provide feedback, and work with other stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the technology/engineering/delivery value stream.
Requirements
* Domain experience in solar PV or battery energy storage.
* Proficiency in Digital-Twin software engineering.
* Expertise in model-based control software development.
* Experience with power grid, power generation, and/or renewable integration control.
* Experience with utility market applications.
* Experience with DigSilent PowerFactory, EMTP, or other power systems modeling tools.
* Git workflow expertise.
* Linux experience.