Do you want to be part of the solar revolution that is transforming the energy landscape? Do you have a passion for making our environment better for this generation and the ones that follow? Does working for a fast paced, growing company that is leading the way into new markets sound exciting to you? Come join us as we take on new challenges and help build a better tomorrow. Our mission is clear: to reshape the energy landscape, delivering value to our clients and partners while benefiting our communities and society at large.
Let’s make a difference together. Join our team!
What we're looking for:
Nexamp is looking for a Mid-Level Controls Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate must be a self-motivated independent worker with ability to multitask between multiple active projects. Mid-level requires years of experience with developing numerous controls projects from inception to completion: PLC programming, project management, IP networking skills, in-depth knowledge of industrial protocols including DNP3 and Modbus protocols. Candidate exudes exceptional work ethic and commitment to accomplishing goals.You will be hybrid out of our Lawrence, MA office.
You will report to the the Manager, Operations Center SCADA.
What you'll do:
- Support all facets of SEL RTAC program development including
- RTAC programming with IEC 61131-3
- Develop libraries to support modular site rollout
- Create DNP/Modbus mappings and communication
- SCADA development
- Work hand in hand with CED partners to expedite RTAC development for implementation and commissioning.
- Collaborate with NOC team to drive and customize SCADA system development.
- Focus on modular design to ensure cost effective and efficient future plant integration.
- Focus on fixing existing program issues, troubleshoot reported issues, work through bug list, and update code libraries as fixes are rolled out.
- Assist in maintaining Nexamp’s enterprise SCADA platform to monitor, control and dispatch renewable energy assets.
- Round out SCADA team staff responsible for maintaining all aspects of Nexamp’s emerging SCADA platform offering.
- Mentor junior Controls Engineers and demonstrate high level troubleshooting skills.
- Travel to troubleshoot RTAC and SCADA and communications equipment when necessary.
- Troubleshoot field equipment remotely (or on-site if needed) for solar sites including inverters, DC converters, BMSs, meters, relays
- Provide customer support to CED and CEO teams from startup through lifecycle operations.
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming experience.
- 3+ years of experience with Modbus RTU/TCP and DNP3.
- 1+ years of experience with solar equipment (inverters, trackers, DC converters, BMSs, meters, relays, etc..)
- Ability to program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs as necessary.
- Experience with SCADA development and strong project management experience.
- IP networking experience and the ability to support troubleshooting during non-standard work hours on an as needed basis.
- Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
- Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
- Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.
At Nexamp, our mission is building the future of energy, so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.
You’ll love working here because:
Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide.We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization.
We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
