Engineer, Power Plant Control

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Power Factors Full time
ABOUT POWER FACTORS

Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed renewable energy management suites (REMS) in the market. With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world's renewable energy data.*

Power Factors' Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. The company's suite of open, data-driven applications empowers renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make more informed decisions to maximize asset returns. Energy stakeholders receive end-to-end support, including solutions for SCADA & PPC, centralized monitoring, performance management, commercial asset management, and field service management.

With deep domain expertise, AI-powered insights are delivered at scale so businesses can optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy. Power Factors fights climate change with code.

* Outside China and India

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are now looking for a Power Plant Control Engineer to complete our dynamic global team. As a part of the Controls & Grid Integration team, your mission is to deliver grid integration and power plant control related engineering tasks for solar, storage and hybrid sites during the projects execution phase. We are responsible for implementing new renewable assets, such as solar, storage, wind or hybrid sites, onto our Platform.

We are made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world better. We are a very international team spread across multiple locations, with a team spirit that is truly hard to beat We work with agile methodologies such as Kanban and Scrum.

As a Power Plant Control Engineer, you will face a variety of tasks related to the grid integration and power plant control implementation of renewable energy assets. Typical implementation activities involve interacting with our customers and possibly with the grid operators to gather all information needed, perform the requirements analysis, provide the design study and finally complete the grid integration/compliance tests and submit the respective report.

It goes without saying that in this role you'll get to know the renewable energy industry and are able to develop your skills further through internal and external learning events.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

- Analyze requirements for Grid integration, including the applicable Grid Code, of solar, storage, wind and hybrid power plants
- Escalate new requirements to internal product teams for implementation.
- Design the flow for new control applications.
- Contribute to the mathematical modelling of the Power Plant Control Algorithms
- Prepare the project specific control narrative.
- Commission the projects power plant controller.
- Conduct Grid Code Compliance tests (usually remote), including data analysis and reporting.
- Develop application studies for new grid integration and power plant control installations.
- Be the main technical interface to Grid Operators and client specialists
- Provide remote troubleshooting help to on-site engineers

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

We are looking for a team member that is proactive and communicative and enjoys being a part of a tight-knit team. You feel comfortable assisting customers in understanding technical integration and networking details and thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This means that you are efficient at managing multiple projects and portfolios of varying complexities and driven by continuous learning and growth.

Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

- MS/BS in Electrical or Automations Engineering with technical background in power system engineering
- 2 years experience as SCADA Engineer
- Knowledge of principle of operation of RES (Solar, Wind, Storage or Hybrid sites)
- Good knowledge of digital and analog signals
- Experience with Industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc)
- Experience with PLCs
- Basic knowledge of Local Networks
- Experience with Linux OS, use of terminal and shell
- Experience in modelling of power control systems in Digsilent, PSSE or PSCAD.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Overall, we need fierce but humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan. Join us to fight climate change with code

LIFE @ POWER FACTORS

We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry. We are a team of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. We are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

WHY JOIN US

By joining the Power Factors team, you'll be part of a dynamic group of innovative and driven individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Every day, your work will directly contribute to advancing clean energy solutions and supporting global sustainability initiatives. Our culture runs deep and shows up in how we work together - committed, conscientious and collaborative. With many opportunities for professional growth, Power Factors is here to support your development as we lead the charge in transforming the energy industry.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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