Canadian Solar SSES (US) Inc. is hiring a Controls Engineer

Canadian Solar SSES (US) Inc. is hiring a Controls Engineer to play a key role in deploying utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the Americas region. You will support the full project life cycle—from contracting and design through to commissioning and ongoing technical support.

What You'll Do

• Review project contracts and vendor agreements for controls-related requirements.
• Review and validate design submittals including electrical drawings, data flow diagrams, network designs, and control narratives.
• Maintain and organize technical documentation in SharePoint, coordinating flow with vendors and stakeholders.
• Develop batch scripts or automation tools to streamline data collection and operational tasks.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, vendors, EPCs, and utilities.
• Troubleshoot network issues within VPN-secured environments.
• Respond to customer and operator requests for system modifications or troubleshooting.
• Support site commissioning activities for all control-related tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Educational background in Controls Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience with control systems in an electrical generation environment (e.g., SCADA, plant control systems).
• Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP).
• Strong understanding of networking, including IP/port mapping, network rules, subnetting, and VPN structures.
• Willingness and ability to travel 10–15% nationally and internationally.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) such as solar, energy storage systems, or alternative generation.
• Exposure to SCADA systems, substations, protective relays, and transformers.

Technical Stack

• Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP, SharePoint

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with internal teams including Procurement, Project Management, Project Engineering, Commissioning, and O&M. This role reports to the Sr. Deployment Engineering Manager.

Benefits & Compensation

• Commitment to sustainability and a mission-driven environment.
• Investment in your growth through training programs and promotional opportunities.
• Support for work-life balance with various flexible work options.
• Salary range: $100,000 - $145,000.

Work Mode

This is a local-country position open to candidates in Canada and the United States.

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