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137d ago
Job description
We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help design, build, and commission microgrids.
You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our offices in either Oakland, CA, Santa Monica, CA, Ridgewood, NJ, or NYC.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and program PLC-based electrical control systems
- Specify, purchase, and troubleshoot control system hardware and instrumentation (field-mounted and panel-mounted instruments)
- Read, understand, and develop control system design documents (Functional Specifications, User's Manual, and engineering reports)
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to electrical control systems to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency
- Design and manage site-level microgrid networks and security
- Perform risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure the safe operation of control systems
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external vendors as needed to resolve system issues
- Support cybersecurity efforts to ensure secure reliant and redundant controls
- Learn our microgrid controls and perfect them for each project
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong working experience with PLC programming, controls engineering, and various automation systems
- Experience with distributed energy resources, including batteries, solar, generators, and switchgear
- 5+ years of control loop design and switching power supply experience a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot ladder logic of complex control systems
- Solid mechanical, electrical, and software interface skills
- Great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Continuous learner, staying updated with the latest advancements in control systems technology
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.
This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-based growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:
- Do the Right Thing
- Act Like an Owner
- Hustle
- Demand Results
- Go Together
- Evolve or Disappear
We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.
Typical pay for similar roles
EstimateUS$72,800–120,916 annually
Mid level · Electrical Engineering · United States ·
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About this role
Posted
2 Jul 2026
Updated
2 Jul 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Hybrid
Sectors
Working hours
UTC-05:00 – UTC-07:00
Experience
5+ years of experience in controls engineering or equivalent
Employerscalemicrogrids.com
LinkedInScale Microgrids
About Scale Microgrids
Company Overview
Name
Scale Microgrids, a privately held distributed energy company
HeadquartersRidgewood, NJ, United States
Founded2016
SizeApproximately 200 employees ranged in recent years (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
Scale Microgrids specializes in designing, building, financing, owning, and operating advanced microgrids and other on-site energy assets tailored primarily for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers, with a strong focus on data centers (source: linkedin.com). Their core offering is a turnkey, vertically integrated energy platform that integrates solar power, battery storage, generators, fuel cells, and combined heat and power systems, all managed through proprietary controls and innovative financing structures such as Microgrid Service Agreements (source: scalemicrogrids.com). This approach emphasizes delivering reliable power, reducing energy costs, and accelerating speed-to-power deployment, particularly for data centers and large commercial and industrial facilities (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Scale has evolved from a microgrid-focused developer into a broader distributed energy platform that also provides capital solutions, enabling customers to avoid upfront costs through service-agreement-style financing (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Their customer base spans data centers, commercial and industrial facilities, EV fleets, municipalities, universities, hospitals, and agricultural sectors (source: eqtgroup.com).
Projects & Track Record
Scale Microgrids has developed a substantial portfolio of more than 200 MW of operating and in-construction microgrid and distributed energy assets, which has been described as roughly 250 MW alongside a near-term pipeline of approximately 2.5 GW (source: eqtgroup.com). Their projects focus heavily on data-center energy infrastructure, incorporating natural gas engine and turbine power plant solutions for both behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter applications (source: lever.co). The company operates across multiple locations including Ridgewood, New York, Los Angeles, and Oakland, supporting project delivery through a multi-office footprint (source: lever.co). Their portfolio serves a diverse range of clients including commercial, industrial, municipal, university, hospital, and agricultural customers (source: eqtgroup.com).
Recent Developments
In January 2025, EQT Transition Infrastructure announced an agreement to acquire Scale Microgrids from Warburg Pincus and other existing shareholders, highlighting Scale as a leading vertically integrated developer, acquirer, owner, and operator of microgrids and distributed energy resources in the United States (source: eqtgroup.com). This acquisition underscores Scale's significant portfolio scale, diverse technology mix, and strong position in the U.S. microgrid market (source: eqtgroup.com). Additionally, Scale has continued to expand its workforce with ongoing hiring in data centers, project development, business development, software engineering, and power systems roles, reflecting growth in both execution and software capabilities (source: builtin.com).
Working There
Scale Microgrids offers a variety of roles across development engineering, business development, project development, origination, and data-center-focused project management, with positions available in Ridgewood, New York, West Palm Beach, Chicago, and remote or hybrid formats (source: scalemicrogrids.com). A senior project manager role within the Project Management Office of the Data Center Engineering organization requires extensive experience in power generation, energy, or utility infrastructure, highlighting the technical depth of the company’s teams (source: lever.co). Employees benefit from medical coverage, paid vacation and holidays, and 401(k) matching, reflecting a commitment to comprehensive benefits (source: lever.co). The company culture emphasizes speed-to-power, reliability, resilience, and turnkey execution, supported by a hybrid, multi-office structure that spans engineering, software, project delivery, and business development functions (source: scalemicrogrids.com).
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