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The Sr. Controls Engineer – OT SCADA Projects leads the design, configuration, commissioning, and support of plant control systems for utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects. This engineer works with minimal oversight, applies expert knowledge of grid functionality and Utility/ISO standards, mentors junior engineers, and contributes to product standards. Approximately 80% of this role is project execution, while up to 20% is continuous improvement and product development. Responsibilities Project Execution & Technical Delivery (~80%) •       Lead end-to-end controls design for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid projects – from initiation through commissioning and closeout •       Program and commission SEL controllers using AcSELerator; develop control logic in Codesys using IEC 61131-3 structured text •       Identify project-specific deviations from standard product scope during contracting, forecast and scope project-specific development work •       Implement and validate closed-loop Active Power and Reactive Power, AVR and PFR Algorithms •       Maintain version control for all code artifacts according to established version control procedure •       Troubleshoot complex SCADA and controls issues using Wireshark, breakpoints, cross-reference, and watch list tools •       Produce project deliverables: System Architecture Diagrams, Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams, commissioning documents, and operator manuals Product & Process Improvement (~20%) •       Contribute to new feature development and bug fixes in collaboration with the Product Engineering team •       Review documentation prepared by junior controls engineers (technical and non-technical) •       Lead the Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned program, feed field insights back into product standards and templates •       Coach junior engineers through FAT preparation and customer-facing presentation Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration •       Serve as primary controls technical contact for EPCs, asset owners, and grid operators through project execution, FAT, and commissioning •       Lead FATs as formal presentations; communicate to non-technical audiences with supporting materials prepared in advance •       Flag technical risks and schedule pressures to management with context and proposed solutions •       Maintain Jira tickets daily with thorough detail; enforce Jira best practices with junior engineers Expectations & Success Indicators •       Deliver high-quality work independently across multiple concurrent projects with ownership and urgency •       Leverage standardized platforms and tools; avoid project-specific one-off engineering approaches •       Ensure 100% adherence to Terabase quality processes; enforce standards with junior engineers •       Mentor junior controls engineers through technical guidance, code review, and FAT coaching •       Project deliverables completed on time, within scope, and meeting Utility/ISO regulatory standards •       Jira, version control, and documentation consistently maintained without follow-up from management •       Recognized internally and externally as the go-to technical authority on Terabase SCADA and OT controls •&nbs