{"id":1153801,"url":"https://alion.io/job/terabase-energy-sr-project-controls-engineer","title":"Sr. Project Controls Engineer","company":{"id":176546,"name":"Terabase Energy","domain":"terabase.energy","url":"https://alion.io/company/terabase-energy","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":93,"open_postings":25,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.08,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":86,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Berkeley, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":120000,"max":140000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":140000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Bitbucket","optional":false},{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"OPC UA","optional":false},{"name":"Wireshark","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T19:17:11Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T23:45:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Role Purpose\nThe Project Controls Engineer supports the design, configuration, commissioning, and documentation of plant control systems for utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects. This engineer executes project work with guidance from senior engineers, applies working knowledge of grid functionality and Utility/ISO standards, and contributes to the continuous improvement of product standards. Approximately 90% of this role is project execution, while up to 10% is continuous improvement and product development.\nResponsibilities\nProject Execution & Technical Delivery (~90%)\nExecute controls design for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid projects under the guidance of senior engineers, including review of the project scope to identify project-specific requirements and deviations from the standard Terabase controls product offering.\nProgram and commission SEL controllers using AcSELerator; develop control logic in Codesys using IEC 61131-3 structured text and continuous function charts\nFollow the controls development process for any project-specific development work, including documentation of requirements, logic development, testing in a simulated/lab environment and documentation of test results.\nImplement and validate closed-loop Active Power and Reactive Power, AVR and PFR Algorithms\nMaintain version control for all code artifacts according to established version control procedure (Bitbucket)\nTroubleshoot SCADA and controls issues using Wireshark, breakpoints, cross-reference, and watch list tools, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed\nProduce project deliverables: System Architecture Diagrams, Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams, commissioning documents, and operator manuals\nProduct & Process Improvement (~10%)\nContribute to new feature development and bug fixes in collaboration with the Product Engineering team\nPrepare technical and non-technical documentation for review by senior controls engineers\nParticipate in the Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned program, sharing field insights to inform product standards and templates\nPrepare for FATs and customer-facing presentations with coaching from senior engineers\nStakeholder Communication & Collaboration\nSupport senior engineers as a controls technical contact for EPCs, asset owners, and grid operators through project execution, FAT, and commissioning\nSupport FATs and lead assigned portions as formal presentations; communicate to non-technical audiences with supporting materials prepared in advance\nFlag technical risks and schedule pressures to project management team with context and proposed solutions\nMaintain Jira tickets daily with thorough detail, following Jira best practices\nExpectations & Success Indicators\nDeliver high-quality work across multiple concurrent projects with ownership and urgency, seeking guidance when needed\nLeverage standardized platforms and tools to work efficiently\nMaintain 100% adherence to Terabase quality processes\nActively develop technical skills through code reviews, feedback, and FAT participation alongside senior engineers\nProject deliverables completed on time, within scope, and meeting Utility/ISO regulatory standards\nJira, version control, and documentation consistently maintained without follow-up from management\nBuild growing expertise in Terabase SCADA and Utility-Scale grid controls, progressing toward independent project ownership\nTravel up to 10% for on-site commissioning, FAT, and customer engagements\nRequirements\nRequirements\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, or related field\n3+ years of IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience, preferably in Codesys or AcSELerator environment\n2+ year of utility-scale renewable power plant controls experience (solar, BESS, or hybrid) preferred, including exposure to project-specific development work, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), commissioning and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)\nTechnical Skills\nProficient IEC 61131-3 programming; primary IDE is AcSELerator (SEL controllers) and Codesys, familiarity with Diagram Builder; proficiency with using traces, cross-references, breakpoints, and watch lists\nWorking knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, C37.118, etc.\nSolid understanding of grid functionality: Primary Frequency Response (PFR), Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), Active/Reactive power closed loop control, and capacitor bank functionality - including the underlying principles\nFamiliarity with Utility/ISO testing and interconnection requirements (ERCOT, PJM, BPA, IEEE 2800, NERC, etc.)\nExposure to Power Plant Controller (PPC) design, configuration, and commissioning\nFamiliarity with PSCAD, PSSE, and/or TSAT modeling processes for utility-scale sites is a plus\nExposure to hardware in the loop (HIL) hardware, such as RTDS, OPAL-RT, Speedgoat, Typhoon, etc., is a plus\nBenefits\nCompensation And Benefits\nOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This role offers a base salary of $120,000 - $140,000. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:\nGenerous time off and holiday policy\nFlexible time off\nComprehensive benefits package\nCareer progression\n401k match\nStock options\nHome office set up allowance\nAnd much more!\nTerabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.\nWe do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nWe offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6288,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Flexible time off","Home office","Stock options"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Software","Solar Energy"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T19:17:11Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":86,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T01:16:11Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":140000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/terabase-energy-sr-project-controls-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/terabase-energy-sr-project-controls-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T01:16:11Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}