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Controls Engineer Controls

Engineering 100,000 – $145,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; Deployment Engineering Manager The Controls Engineer will play a key role in the deployment of utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the Americas region. This role supports the full project life cycle—from contracting, design, and implementation through delivery, commissioning, and ongoing support. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams including Procurement, Project Management, Project Engineering, Commissioning, and O&M.;

As the primary technical contact for controls implementation, this individual will work directly with equipment vendors, project developers, project owners, and other stakeholders such as utility or modelling teams. Review project contracts and vendor agreements for controls‑related requirements and alignment Review and validate project design submittals, including electrical drawings, data flow diagrams, network designs, signal mappings (analog, Modbus, DNP3), electrical power models,



and control narratives Maintain and organize technical documentation in SharePoint; Develop batch scripts or automation tools to streamline data collection and operational tasks. Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders—including customers, vendors, EPCs, and utilities Troubleshoot network issues within VPN‑secured environments Respond to customer and operator requests regarding system modifications, troubleshooting, or enhancements Support site commissioning activities for all control‑related tasks Educational background in Controls Engineering, or a related discipline At least 3 years’ of experience working with control systems in an electrical generation setting (e.g., SCADA, plant control systems, or similar) Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP).

Strong understanding of networking, including IP/port mapping, network rules (switch/firewall), subnetting, and VPN structures Willingness and ability to travel up to 10–15% national and internationally to project sites and vendor facilities Quality: Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver. Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

📌 Controls Engineer - Projects (Kitchener)
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📍 Kitchener