PCS Control Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

Welcome to Energy Vault (NYSE:NRGV), where our purpose is to enable a sustainably energized world. Our mission is to provide energy solutions that accelerate the global transition to renewable energy. Energy Vault operates globally with headquarter locations in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development in multiple locations in Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and China.

Our Company's comprehensive offerings include our proprietary gravity, battery, hybrid/green hydrogen energy storage solutions and our technology-agnostic software suite that orchestrates and integrates multiple energy asset types (storage & generation) while optimizing dispatch, costs, revenues, and overall asset performance. Please visit our Website for more information, our Newsroom for the latest company updates, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.

Our Values

• We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.
• We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.
• We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.
• We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.
• We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Our Energetic Team: Energy Vault Solutions, a division within Energy Vault, is dedicated to delivering customer-focused energy storage products that merge Battery and Clean Hydrogen technologies. The Energy Vault Solutions team also develops and manages our AI/ML powered software applications that include EMS, Lifecycle Management, and Energy Trading Platforms.

Your Impact as a PCS Control Engineer - APAC

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on PCS Control Engineer – Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to join our team. As our perfect candidate for the role, you will provide leadership with our product development and project delivery by establishing processes and creating technical documents. As we rapidly grow and deliver several projects simultaneously globally, you will help document and build scalable processes, technical solutions, and products.

Your Mission

• Lead the PCS and Power Plant Controller (PPC) implementation, validation tests and troubleshooting of the battery storage system. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Work with PCS vendors and customers to determine system requirements and verify our solution will meet and exceed our customer’s expectations
  • Perform in-depth evaluation of the implemented control system as per project requirements
  • Prepare and maintain PCS solution technical documents such as all technical design philosophy, calculations, datasheets, diagrams, and layouts

Your Background

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power systems and Power Electronics
• Deep technical knowledge of grid-forming inverters acquired from either research or field experience
• Knowledge of battery energy storage or utility scale solar grid integration
• Experience working on PSCAD, PSS/E and other power system modeling software
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 programming, preferably Simatic S7 PLC series
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Familiarity with relevant industry and standards such as UL 1741 SA, IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, and ISO requirements
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Reimbursement for approved home office equipment.
• Reimbursement for home internet, including mobile phone, up to AUD $85 per month.
• 20 days annual leave.

Join Us in Empowering Change

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.

Apply now and become a catalyst for change at Energy Vault!