Controls Engineer Plant Controls Products

Terabase Energy

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profile Job Location:

Berkeley, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 160000
Posted on: 7 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Summary

Terabaseisseekinga highly technical Controls Engineerto work onPlantControls Productteam. This role willcontribute todevelopmentand continuous improvement of our plant-level controls software and validation platforms.

This role is focused on controls development product engineering and system validation acrossTerabasesPlant Controls portfolio includingMaster Plant Controller (MPC)PV Site ControllerEnergy Management System (EMS)Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing-as-a-serviceand other initiatives.

The ideal candidate is deeply experienced in IECbased controllogicdevelopment capable of independently debugging complex systems and comfortable working across software power systems modeling and real-time validation environments.

This role is primarily product engineering focused with limited project support responsibilities (<20%) as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Controls Development & Product Engineering
  • Design develop andmaintaincontrol logic forTerabaseplant-level controllers using IECplatforms ( or equivalent).
  • Architect modular scalable and maintainable control solutions across multiple product lines.
  • Debug trace and resolve complex control system issues at both software and system levels.
  • Contribute to feature development algorithm refinement and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate cross-functionallywithproject engineering and product management.
  • Validation & Testing
  • Develop and execute structured test plans for new product features and releases.
  • Support and enhance Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments for controller validation.
  • Analyze and interpret system performance data tovalidatefunctional and grid compliance requirements.
  • Clearly document and communicate test results to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Documentation & Engineering Rigor
  • Produce professional-grade documentation which may include functional specifications test plans and validation reportsandrelease documentation.
  • Maintain strong configuration management and change control discipline.
  • Present technical findings in a clear structured and professional manner.
  • Project support
  • Provide technicalexpertiseduring project implementation commissioning or issue resolution.
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for deployed systems


Requirements

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree inengineering or related technical field.
  • Experience developing control logic using IECenvironments such asCodesysAcSELeratoror similar PLC-based platforms
  • Strong debugging skills -able to independently trace code executionandidentifybugs or other issues
  • Demonstrated excellence in documentation and technical communication.
  • Ability to clearly conveyvalidationresults and technical findings to engineering teams and stakeholders.
  • Self-sufficient and proactive able to own features from concept through validation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with utility-scale renewable generation (PV BESS hybrid plants) or traditional power generation.
  • MATLAB / Simulink modeling experience.
  • Power systems analysis experience (PSCAD PSSE or equivalent tools).
  • Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems such asOPAL-RTSpeedgoatorRTDS
  • Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements and plant-level control strategies.
  • Experience developing products in a structured product lifecycle environment.



Benefits

Compensation And Benefits


Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. This role offers a base salary of $130000 $160000. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military/ veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another our products the diverse consumers we represent and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at with any staffing-related inquiries.



Required Experience:

IC

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