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Position Title: Controls Engineer
Department: Controls Engineering
Compensation: $100,000 - $145,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; range varies by location)
Reports To: Sr. Deployment Engineering Manager
Location: Canada or United States

About the Role:

The Controls Engineer will play a key role in the deployment of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the Americas region. This role supports the full project life cycle-from contracting, design, and implementation through delivery, commissioning, and ongoing support.

The engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams including Procurement, Project Management, Project Engineering, Commissioning, and O&M. As the primary technical contact for controls implementation, this individual will work directly with equipment vendors, project developers, project owners, and other stakeholders such as utility or modelling teams.

Responsibilities:

• Review project contracts and vendor agreements for controls-related requirements and alignment

• Review and validate project design submittals, including electrical drawings, data flow diagrams, network designs, signal mappings (analog, Modbus, DNP3), electrical power models, and control narratives

• Maintain and organize technical documentation in SharePoint; coordinate documentation flow with vendors and stakeholders

• Develop batch scripts or automation tools to streamline data collection and operational tasks.

• Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders-including customers, vendors, EPCs, and utilities

• Troubleshoot network issues within VPN-secured environments

• Respond to customer and operator requests regarding system modifications, troubleshooting, or enhancements

• Support site commissioning activities for all control-related tasks

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational background in Controls Engineering, or a related discipline

• At least 3 years' of experience working with control systems in an electrical generation environment (e.g., SCADA, plant control systems, or similar)

• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP).

• Strong understanding of networking, including IP/port mapping, network rules (switch/firewall), subnetting, and VPN structures

• Experience working with Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) such as solar, energy storage systems, or alternative generation systems is an preferred

• Exposure to SCADA systems, substations, protective relays, and transformersis preferred

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10-15% national and internationally to project sites and vendor facilities

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGEuses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

At e-STORAGE, you're more than just an employee-you're part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn't just the right thing to do-it's the secret to our success. Here, you'll find:

• Integrity: We do what's right, always.

• Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.

• Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.

• Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.

• Sustainability: We're passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

• Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.

• Work on projects that matter-helping to build a cleaner, greener world.

• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.

• Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

• The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.

• Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

• A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package-including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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