Sr. Engineer, SCADA and Control Systems
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Basic Function
The Engineering and Innovation (E&I) team at SB Energy provides technical insights and assists decision-making across all life cycle phases of energy and data center projects, from development, construction, commissioning and operations and maintenance. The E&I team is seeking an engineer to provide SCADA, networking and control subject matter expertise during the design, contracting, construction, commissioning and operations of energy and data center projects (e.g. design package reviews, equipment selection, start-up, testing, etc.)
The Sr. Control and Digital Infrastructure Engineer will:
- Be the control and SCADA technical lead during the contracting phase and ensuring expectations with the contractors are clear and defined
- Manage the requirements and ensure compliance with external parties including Independent System Operators (ISO), Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE), NERC, FERC, utilities and their respective commission entity (i.e. CPUC in California) into the design
- Lead the implementation and commissioning of SCADA, network and control on Datacenters, PV, substations and BESS to ensure the project meets or exceeds milestones and integration into the internal and external systems is successful
- Lead, oversee and support controls testing and commissioning activities from integration between systems, point to point, controls testing (AVR, PFR, curtailment, etc.), NERC, performance tests and others as necessary.
- Lead SCADA-related projects, including system, feature upgrades and expansions. Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and on-budget completion.
- Cross functional knowledge of various components of energy and data center infrastructure to be able to use data to troubleshoot and diagnose issues
- Identify and evaluate technologies to reduce cost and expedite commissioning
- Provide technical knowledge on telecommunications and networking design and programming to ensure reliable, cost-effective and requirements are met for the project’s needs.
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Job Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and commissioning in control systems and networking in the energy and datacenter sectors
- B.S. Engineering from ABET-accredited University or other technical degree. Masters or Doctorate degree a plus and counts towards professional experience.
- Networking and cybersecurity knowledge with a CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA certificates is a plus
- Datacenter knowledge in Electric Power Management System (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) is a plus
- Proficient in Ignition, SEL Hardware & Software, GE RX3i, CodeSYS, Data Loggers, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Schneider, Meteorological Equipment, etc.
- Demonstrated strong engineering, design, commissioning and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Self-starter with ability to prioritize efforts and drive towards completion.
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to contextualize and understand modeling results and effectively able to present results.
- The position requires up to 25 % domestic travel.
Location : San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or Redwood City, CA
Base Pay -$120000- $165000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
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