Job Title

Controls Embedded Engineer - Solar Power Systems

Position Type - Contract

Location - Saint Paul, MN

Hybrid

Primary Skills

Embedded Coding ,Linux, C

Required Skills

Job Description

Our Client's mission is to develop sustainable products that meet critical human needs. We build

technology that provides clean energy, clean water, payment processing and more, to remote communities both

domestic and abroad. We’re looking for talented, technical, and driven teammates to augment our growing team!

Looking for a 3-6 month

Contract Controls Embedded Engineer - Solar Power Systems

Summary

Experienced Contract Controls Engineer responsible for integrating advanced subsystems into utility-scale solar power control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing the integration of generators, inverters, batteries, solar panels, embedded hardware/software, networking, and power controller products.

Key Responsibilities:

System Integration:

- Manage the integration of solar power subsystems including generators, inverters, battery storage systems, solar panels, embedded controllers, networking components, and power controllers from vendors like Vertiv, Eltek, and Victron

- Configure and test Linux-based embedded hardware, Zephyr RTOS microcontrollers, networking equipment, and monitoring software

- Develop integration plans, test procedures, and commissioning processes for each subsystem

- Identify and resolve interoperability issues between different components and systems

- Support system startup, validation testing, and performance optimization

Controls Programming:

- Program power control algorithms, SCADA interfaces, and operational logic

- Integrate new equipment into existing monitoring and control systems

- Implement data collection, reporting, and analytical tools

Documentation and Reporting:

- Develop and maintain system documentation, operational procedures, and as-built drawings

- Generate progress reports and present updates to project stakeholders

- Assist in commissioning and control system turnover to clients

Communication Protocols:

• Integrate control devices using fieldbus technologies like RS485, Modbus RTU/TCP, and CAN bus
• Familiarity with SAE standard J1939
• Implement wired and wireless networking using Ethernet, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, NFC, etc.
• Accustomed to working with Digital Oscilloscope wire protocol troubleshooting

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Solar/Renewable Energy Engineering

- 5 years experience with control system integration for solar/renewable energy plants

- Hands-on expertise with generators, inverters, batteries, solar array technology, embedded systems

- Proficiency in Rust, C/C , Python, Linux, networking protocols, and industrial communications

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

- Strong organizational and project management skills