Senior Control Systems Engineer

Aggreko is a global leader in mobile modular power and temperature control solutions helping businesses grow and communities thrive. We play a key role in the energy transition by delivering flexible sustainable solutions including hybrid systems battery storage and renewable integration. Our culture is built on four core values: Be Dynamic Be Expert Be Together Be Innovative.

Benefits:

• Work from home or in the office Hybrid
• Competitive compensation
• Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Safety-focused culture
• Community volunteering program
• A range of career development opportunities

The Senior Controls Systems Engineer plays a critical role in the successful construction and commissioning of Aggrekos complex Hybrid Power Projects. This position involves leading the design implementation testing and optimization of integrated control systems (including PLC SCADA HMI and Energy Management Systems) that manage the seamless operation of diverse power generation technologies such as Thermal Solar Wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role demands advanced technical expertise strong problem-solving abilities and leadership in ensuring robust safe and efficient control solutions throughout the construction and handover phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and approval of control system designs specifications and architecture for hybrid power projects ensuring alignment with project requirements industry standards and Aggrekos technical guidelines.
• Design and implement complex control logic (SCADA/PLC/DCS programming) for power generation assets (Thermal Solar Wind and BESS) and their interaction within a unified hybrid plant.
• Develop and refine SCADA/HMI systems for centralized monitoring control and data acquisition ensuring intuitive operator interfaces and comprehensive data capture.
• Define network architectures and communication protocols (e.g. Modbus IEC 61850 OPC UA) for robust and secure data exchange between control components.
• Provide expert technical leadership and on-site support during the installation wiring testing and commissioning phases of control systems for hybrid power projects.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for control hardware and software
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex control system issues and integration challenges encountered during construction and initial operation minimizing project delays.
• Collaborate closely with contractors electrical engineers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure proper integration of all control elements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in controls systems for hybrid power applications providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and project teams.
• Ensure all control system implementations comply with relevant international standards (e.g. IEEE IEC) local grid codes environmental regulations and Aggrekos safety policies for power facilities.

To thrive in this role you will possess:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Control Systems Mechatronics or Automation Engineering or a related field with post grad highly regarded
• Ideally have a minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems
• A minimum of at least 3-5 years focused on power generation renewable energy or hybrid power projects
• Demonstrated experience in the full project lifecycle particularly the construction commissioning and startup phases of complex control systems.
• Proven track record of working with Hybrid Power Plant architectures involving Thermal Solar Wind and BESS components.
• Experience with off grid integration and energy management strategies for power plants.
• Expert-level proficiency in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens Rockwell Schneider Electric) and SCADA/HMI development (e.g. Ignition Wonderware WinCC).
• Strong understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) controls power conversion systems (PCS) and inverter technology for solar PV.
• In-depth knowledge of control theory industrial networking (Ethernet/IP Modbus TCP/RTU Profibus/Profinet) and communication protocols relevant to power systems.
• Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Plant Control Systems (PCS) specific to hybrid power plants.
• Experience with relevant software tools for simulation configuration and diagnostics.

Why join Aggreko

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures and respect peoples unique skills attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know thats how we do our best for each other for our customers forthe communities where we work and for our careers.

Our culture inspires and unites us to grow change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:

Dynamic. Although were sixty years old it doesnt feel like it when you work here. Theres a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other.

Experts in what we do. Were a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly.

Innovative. Were curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And thats as true for our fleet where were introducing hybrids and battery storage as it is for improving the way we work together.

Together. Were a team of 6000 people. We might be spread out across the globe but because were inclusive and straightforward and we hold each other to account we work well together to get things done.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures and respect peoples unique skills attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know thats how we do our best for each other for our customers for the communities where we work and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race colour ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.