Job Details Job Location Berkeley - BERKELEY, CA Remote Type Fully Remote Salary Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year Description
What We Do:
At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals.
Job Description:
The Engineer is responsible for designing industrial networks for PV plant applications, integrating project requirements into existing power plant controller programs, installing, and testing SCADA and plant control systems for solar, solar and storage, and other hybrid plants. The Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing logic for complex custom applications, capturing client requirements for the system, coordinating with clients and contractors, and performing testing and developing HMI screens. The Engineer is also responsible for continuous improvement and operational excellence for controls and controls-related systems and equipment to achieve zero-failure rate, eliminate single points of failure, and attain aggressive targets for uptime and reliability. This position is nominally based in Perrysburg, Ohio, but the right candidate may be able to work remotely from other locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage directly with customers; Developers, Owners, Utilities, EPCs, and ISOs.
- Contribute to the design and development of monitoring and control systems for utility scale renewable energy projects.
- Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), & Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
- Develop detailed design documentation including System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points List, IP lists, Logic Diagrams, HMI mockups.
- Generate project documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals, and training material.
- Coordinate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.
- Utilize diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot complex monitoring and control systems.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field, preferably with controls major.
- 2+ years of IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks.
- 2+ years of SCADA development, Ignition experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of programming language, Python a plus.
- Experience in setting up virtual machines on physical servers.
- IEC 61131-3, Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Structured Text.
- Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850, and ICCP.
- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.
- Travel, 20-30%.
Compensation And Benefits:
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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.
Please contact our Recruiting team at with any staffing related inquiries.