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Vertiv Group Corp.

Controls Engineer

Delaware, OH · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

The Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer is a key technical contributor on Vertiv's Microgrid Systems ... This role leads the development of plant-level and subsystem control strategies using PLC-based ...

Vertiv Co

Controls Engineer

Delaware, OH · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

The Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer is a key technical contributor on Vertiv's Microgrid Systems ... Experience with grid forming inverters, microgrid controllers and power plant controllers. * Prior ...

Actalent

Sr. Controls Engineer

Westerville, OH

$50 - $60/hr

Senior Controls Engineer The Senior Controls Engineer provides multi-site electrical, mechanical ... The position may require time on the plant floor around operating equipment, as well as office ...

Actalent

Sr. Controls Engineer

Westerville, OH

$50 - $60/hr

Job Title: SR. Controls Engineer The Sr. Controls Engineer provides multi-site electrical ... The position may require time on the plant floor around operating equipment, as well as office ...

Continental

Automation/Controls Engineer

Marysville, OH · On-site

$76K - $101K/yr

Supports automation projects in the plant for process improvement HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT ... Experience with troubleshooting & programing PLCs (Allen Bradley Siemens) * Experience in a ...

Continental

Automation/Controls Engineer

Marysville, OH

$76K - $101K/yr

Supports automation projects in the plant for process improvement HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT ... Experience with troubleshooting & programing PLCs (Allen Bradley Siemens) * Experience in a ...

Google

Data Center Plant Engineer, Controls

Columbus, OH · On-site

$80K - $104K/yr

Experience in project controls and programmable logic controllers. * Ability to work non-standard ... The Data Center Plant Engineer role involves the design and operation of electrical, mechanical ...

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Cost & Controls Engineer - MEP

Columbus, OH · On-site

... plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing ... As a Cost and Controls Engineer you will support the project teams by driving consistency, accuracy ...

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Cost & Controls Engineer - MEP

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Cost & Controls Engineer - MEP

Westerville, OH · On-site

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Vertiv Co

System Controls Solution Architect

Westerville, OH · On-site

$60.75 - $80/hr

Position Summary The Thermal System Controls Architect will be responsible for defining the ... engineering. * Knowledge of energy optimization, plant sequencing, control stability, heat reuse ...

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Controls Engineer

Vertiv Group Corp.

Delaware, OH • On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

Full-time

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Job description


The Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer is a key technical contributor on Vertiv's Microgrid Systems Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for the architecture, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for microgrids and large scale electric power plants supporting critical infrastructure.
This role leads the development of plant-level and subsystem control strategies using PLC-based platforms (including codesys) and integrates BESS, renewable generation, conventional generation, and utility interconnections into reliable, grid-compliant, and resilient systems. The engineer serves as a technical authority across controls logic, control philosophy, system behavior, and commissioning support, collaborating closely with cross functional engineering partners and customer teams.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as technical subject matter expert of BESS and microgrid solutions to internal product development teams, sales teams, services teams, and external clients.
  • Assist in pre-sales activities to explain the benefits of BESS and microgrid solutions to potential customers and help create budgetary quotations for these solutions.
  • Design BESS and microgrid solutions for won bids and help coordinate the procurement of the solution equipment.
  • Acquire necessary firmware and software settings for sold solutions and ensure all equipment has its software properly adjusted during installation.
  • Guide system installation, setup, commissioning, operation, and maintenance as necessary.
  • Guide internal product development initiatives and research programs to introduce new solutions to the market.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or any other related field
  • 8-10 years of experience in microgrid, power, or industrial controls engineering.
  • Deep understanding and hands on experience with PLC programming (codesys preferred), SCADA systems and HMI development, and industrial networking and protocols.
  • Strong understanding of power system behavior and grid interconnection concepts.
  • Ability to author clear and structured control diagrams and control philosophies for power control systems.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, control drawings, service bulletins, equipment specifications, etc.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers
  • Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail; excellent organization skills

Preferred:
  • Previous experience with distributed energy resources such as BESS, solar arrays, diesel generators, natural gas generators, or any other related technologies.
    • Experience with grid forming inverters, microgrid controllers and power plant controllers.
    • Prior work interfacing with utilities or ISOs.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS
  • Own It
  • Act With Urgency
  • Foster a Customer-First Mindset
  • Think Big and Execute
  • Lead by Example
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $6.9 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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