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Senior Controls Engineer

Burbank, CA · On-site +1

$115K - $155K/yr

The Senior Controls Engineer serves as the technical lead for advanced microgrid control system ... project delivery * Lead onsite and remote startup and commissioning activities, including ...

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How much do remote project controls jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote project controls in California is $43.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.58 and $50.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Project Controls position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Remote Project Controls role, you typically need strong analytical skills, expertise in cost management and scheduling, and a background in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Deltek, as well as certifications like PMP or CCP, are highly valued. Exceptional attention to detail, proactive communication, and self-motivation are important soft skills for remote collaboration and effective performance monitoring. These competencies are crucial for ensuring project deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining alignment among distributed teams.

What is a Remote Project Controls job?

A Remote Project Controls job involves managing and overseeing project schedules, costs, and resources to ensure successful project execution—all from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include tracking budgets, analyzing risks, coordinating with stakeholders, and using software tools to monitor project progress. This role is essential in industries like construction, engineering, and IT, where efficient project management is crucial. Remote Project Controls professionals rely on digital tools and communication platforms to collaborate with teams and keep projects on track. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with project management software are key for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Remote Project Controls?

Remote Project Controls professionals are responsible for monitoring project progress, analyzing cost data, updating schedules, and preparing regular status reports for stakeholders. They frequently collaborate with project managers, engineers, and financial teams to identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure that project deliverables stay on track. Daily tasks may include data analysis, attending virtual meetings, maintaining documentation, and responding to queries from various team members across different locations. This role often requires balancing multiple projects at once while adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines. Success in this position relies on effective remote communication and strong organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution.

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Infographic showing various Remote Project Controls job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,985 per year, or $43.3 per hour.
Project Engineer, SCADA and Controls Systems

Project Engineer, SCADA and Controls Systems

Terabase Energy

Berkeley, CA • On-site, Remote

$110K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

What We Do:
The Operational Technology Division is responsible for the engineering design and execution activities for SCADA, network, and controls on utility scale PV and Battery Storage power plants. There are four major systems that this team is responsible for delivering, Plant Controls, SCADA, Field Instrumentation, and IT systems.
Position Summary:
Be the technical lead for a team in identifying customer requirements, analyzing, and evaluating multiple solutions, developing functional and physical architecture, verifying, and validating high-complexity systems. This position will assign tasks to junior engineers and technicians to achieve the designs. In this position, you will work on the project from kickoff to customer handover and will be supported by the design, development, and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and/or self-perform the execution of engineering activities.
  • Work with Engineering Manager and Project Managers to manage internal and external capacity to meet project milestones. Requests and evaluates engineering services proposals.
  • Perform quality review of work performed by assigned staff; identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external quality issues on projects.
  • Manage and control the generation, issuance, resolution, and close-out of requests for information, technical inquiry forms, and transmittals/submittals.
  • Participate in preparing proposals and scope development, including conceptual designs and execution plans, engineering/project cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments within the local office.
  • Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members.
  • Provide short-term field support during construction.
  • Any other actions required by management.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other technical degree.
  • Three years minimum of engineering experience performing development of solar projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD.
  • Project management experience is a plus

Benefits
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.
The salary range for this position is $110,000- $125,000
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 careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.