ASCENDING Inc.

AWS Certified Advanced Consulting Partner, provides Cloud Consulting/Migration/Operation, Data Analytics, IT Staffing.

Controls Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Florida

Posted

23 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor DegreeExperience acceptedEnglishCyber SecurityPython

Job Description

• Responsible for the design, development, testing, integration, and commissioning of control software and automation systems that ensure the reliable, efficient, and safe operation of energy storage systems and power infrastructure projects. • Bridges software engineering, control systems, and field deployment, working closely with internal engineering teams, project management, vendors, and clients to deliver high-performance control and SCADA solutions that meet safety, regulatory, and operational requirements. • Design, model, and implement control algorithms and control strategies for energy storage systems and power infrastructure. • Contribute to system architecture discussions and define control strategy requirements and functional specifications. • Design, develop, and maintain PLC, HMI, and embedded/control software for energy storage and distributed energy systems. • Configure, integrate, and maintain SCADA systems for BESS and power infrastructure projects. • Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. • Build automation scripts, testing tools, simulation environments, and continuous integration pipelines. • Implement version control, software documentation, and CI/CD workflows. • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and field service teams to ensure full system functionality and seamless integration. • Support the selection, configuration, and integration of control hardware, including controllers, relays, meters, and network devices. • Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs). • Diagnose and resolve issues related to control logic, real-time execution, PLC/SCADA behavior, and system performance, both remotely and on-site. • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and relevant standards and codes (e.g., UL, IEEE, NFPA). • Support installation, commissioning, field deployments, and ongoing operational troubleshooting. • Interface with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to provide technical documentation, training, and ongoing support.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills (e.g., C++, C#, Python, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal).
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA, including HMI development and system integration.
  • Experience developing PLC, HMI, and control software for industrial or energy systems.
  • Familiarity with control algorithms, real-time systems, and industrial automation concepts.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet).
  • Experience with version control systems and structured software development practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot control systems both remotely and on-site.
  • Willingness to travel for commissioning and field deployments, including travel to the United States.

Benefits

  • MENTORSHIP Develop and leverage essential domain knowledge, plus your passion with ASCENDING. Get guidance from experienced mentors and expand knowledge in AWS cloud computing, software development and business development.
  • BUILD VERSATILE SKILLS Confront different challenges and build your versatile skills crossing from software engineering, big data, DevOps, front-end, full-stack, testing, automation and more.
  • DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ASCENDING values diversity and has an open mind for talented and professionals. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day.

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