Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and program PLC-based electrical control systems

Specify, purchase, and troubleshoot control system hardware and instrumentation (field-mounted and panel-mounted instruments)

Read, understand, and develop control system design documents (Functional Specifications, User’s Manual, and engineering reports)

Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to electrical control systems to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency

Design and manage site-level microgrid networks and security

Perform risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure the safe operation of control systems

Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external vendors as needed to resolve system issues

Support cybersecurity efforts to ensure secure reliant and redundant controls

Learn our microgrid controls and perfect them for each project

Preferred

5+ years of control loop design and switching power supply experience a plus

Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401K matching

Designs, builds, finances, and operates distributed energy microgrids.

Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA

https://www.scalemicrogrids.com

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

40

Represents job field similar to this job

Engineering and Development

Management and Executive

Sales

Trends of Total Sponsorships

*2026

(4)

2025

2023

(3)

2022

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$954.2M

Key Investors

California Energy Commission

Cadence Bank,KeyBanc Capital Markets,NY Green Bank

Foss & Company

2026-06-03

Grant· $4.2M

2025-06-12

Debt Financing· $275M

Qualifications

Strong working experience with PLC programming, controls engineering, and various automation systems

Experience with distributed energy resources, including batteries, solar, generators, and switchgear

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot ladder logic of complex control systems

Solid mechanical, electrical, and software interface skills

Great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Continuous learner, staying updated with the latest advancements in control systems technology

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience

5+ years of control loop design and switching power supply experience a plus

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.

Required skills

PLC programming, Controls engineering, Automation systems, Distributed energy resources, Batteries, Solar power systems, Generators, Switchgear, Control loop design, Switching power supply, Ladder logic troubleshooting, Mechanical interface skills, Electrical interface skills, Software interface skills, Risk assessment, Cybersecurity for control systems

Experience

4+ years