Controls Engineer
Scale Microgrids
Company Overview
Scale Microgrids
Ridgewood, NJ, United States
2016
Approximately 100 employees (source: builtinnyc.com).
What They Do
Scale Microgrids specializes in distributed energy systems, particularly microgrids that integrate fuel cells, solar, and storage to deliver cheaper, cleaner, and more resilient power independent of the utility grid (source: cbinsights.com). The company has evolved from a developer of on-site energy systems into a vertically integrated distributed energy firm that designs, builds, finances, and operates microgrids, focusing on resilience and cost savings for commercial and industrial customers (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Its core products and services encompass designing, constructing, financing, and operating on-site energy solutions such as combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell systems paired with thermal loops, community solar projects, and custom microgrids for energy consumers ranging from grocery stores to industrial facilities (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Target markets include commercial real estate, manufacturing, retail like grocery chains, and institutions seeking demand response programs and energy efficiency (source: scalemicrogrids.com).
Projects & Track Record
A notable completed project includes the acquisition and development of a 9.6-megawatt CHP fuel cell system in Bridgeport, Connecticut, paired with a thermal loop, acquired pre-construction from NuPower in Easton, Connecticut, with financing from Investec, MUFG debt, and Foss & Co tax equity (source: cbinsights.com). Scale also acquired over 100 megawatts of community solar projects, enhancing its solar portfolio, though specific names and completion years are not detailed beyond the acquisition announcement (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Ongoing efforts center on delivering reliable electricity and clean heat from HyAxiom fuel cells at the Bridgeport site, announced in March 2025 (source: cbinsights.com). Key partnerships involve developers like NuPower, investors such as Gutami, financiers Investec, MUFG, Foss & Co, and equity backer Warburg Pincus (source: cbinsights.com).
Recent Developments
In the last two years through early 2026, Scale Microgrids secured debt financing for the 9.6 MW Bridgeport, Connecticut CHP fuel cell project on March 18, 2025, marking a major contract win for reliable electricity and clean heat delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company announced an equity commitment of up to $300 million from Warburg Pincus to fuel growth in distributed energy (source: scalemicrogrids.com). It also acquired over 100 MW of community solar projects from Gutami, enhancing its solar portfolio (source: scalemicrogrids.com).
Working There
Scale Microgrids offers hybrid roles across departments like engineering, finance, project development, operations, and sales, with recent job postings available in at least two hybrid locations tied to its New York and other regional offices (source: builtinnyc.com). Hiring occurs from physical offices including the Ridgewood, New Jersey headquarters and regional sites in New York, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, where employees work onsite with no specified typical time requirement (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Company culture emphasizes close collaboration with energy experts to meet customer goals in cost, resilience, and sustainability, positioning microgrids as critical for humanity's energy future (source: scalemicrogrids.com).
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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.
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About the role
July 2, 2026
July 3, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
- New York, NY, United States
- Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Oakland, United States
5+ years of experience in controls engineering or equivalent
UTC-05:00 – UTC-07:00
