Senior Electrical Engineer – Microgrid Controls, Automation Architecture

Ameresco

. Develop integrated controls and automation architectures for microgrids, distributed generation plants, and behind-the-meter power systems .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $154,200 - $223,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing integrated controls and automation architectures for microgrids and distributed energy systems, with a strong focus on DCS, SCADA, and power management systems. Proven ability to lead multi-vendor controls integration and align multidisciplinary teams to drive complex technical issues to resolution.

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Microgrid Controls Architecture DevelopmentDCS, SCADA, PLC, EMS IntegrationIEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicensureTechnical Specification Review and Development

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Hard Skills

Microgrid Controls IntegrationPower Management SystemsControl Philosophies and SpecificationsHardware-in-the-Loop TestingDynamic ModelingCybersecurity Requirements (ISA/IEC 62443, NERC CIP)Voltage and Frequency ControlLoad Following and Generation DispatchFactory and Site Acceptance TestingTechnical Documentation Production

Soft Skills

Strong Systems ThinkingEffective Mentoring SkillsCustomer-Focused LeadershipAdaptability and Intellectual CuriosityAbility to Communicate Complex Issues

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Licensure

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationUtilitiesIndustrial AutomationDistributed Energy SystemsUtility Interconnection RequirementsMission-Critical ResiliencyRenewable GenerationBESS IntegrationEPC CoordinationTechnical Workshops and Design Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop integrated controls and automation architectures for microgrids, distributed generation plants, and behind-the-meter power systems
Define interfaces among plant DCS, microgrid controllers, EMS, SCADA, generator controls, BESS controls, protection relays, and utility systems
Prepare control philosophies, functional specifications, sequence-of-operations documents, cause-and-effect matrices, and communications architecture diagrams
Develop operating strategies for islanding, synchronization and resynchronization, black start, load following, generation dispatch, reserve management, voltage and frequency control, and fast load shedding
Lead multi-vendor controls integration and coordinate technical requirements with generation OEMs, BESS suppliers, microgrid controller vendors, protection engineers, utilities, EPC teams, and customers
Review vendor submittals and support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, performance testing, and operational troubleshooting
Incorporate secure control system architecture and applicable cybersecurity requirements, including ISA/IEC 62443 and NERC CIP where applicable
Support power system studies and ensure control strategies align with protection, short-circuit, dynamic stability, grounding, and utility interconnection requirements
Perform other duties as required
Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites, vendor facilities, and commissioning activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
At least 8 years of experience in power generation, utilities, industrial automation, microgrids, or distributed energy systems, including significant plant-level controls integration experience
Demonstrated experience developing or integrating microgrid controls architecture for grid-connected and islanded systems
Ability to review confidential US security information
Strong working knowledge of DCS, SCADA, PLC, EMS, microgrid controllers, generator controls, synchronizing systems, protective relay integration, and power management systems
Experience with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP
Ability to produce and review technical specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, network architectures, and commissioning procedures
Experience with utility-scale or data center microgrids and hybrid plants integrating RICE, gas turbines, fuel cells, renewable generation, and BESS
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, real-time simulation, dynamic modeling, or controls validation
Knowledge of IEEE, UL, NFPA, utility interconnection, and mission-critical resiliency requirements
Professional Engineer licensure or ability to obtain licensure
Strong systems thinking and ability to communicate interactions across generation, storage, utility, protection, controls, and customer load systems
Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable recommendations
Ability to align multidisciplinary teams, OEMs, vendors, utilities, and field personnel
Ability to drive complex technical issues to resolution while maintaining safety, reliability, cybersecurity, schedule, and commercial awareness
Ability to remain calm and decisive under schedule pressure
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with ability to manage competing priorities
Adaptable and intellectually curious
Effective mentoring skills
Customer-focused and comfortable leading technical workshops, design reviews, risk discussions, and executive-level presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Performance incentives
Bonuses
Commissions
Equity
Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits
People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans