Controls engineer Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Position Summary

Terabase is seeking a highly technical Controls Engineer to work on Plant Controls Product team. This role will contribute to development and continuous improvement of our plant-level controls software and validation platforms.

This role is focused on controls development, product engineering, and system validation across Terabase’s Plant Controls portfolio, including Master Plant Controller (MPC), PV Site Controller, Energy Management System (EMS), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing-as-a-service and other initiatives.

The ideal candidate is deeply experienced in IEC-61131-3 based control logic development, capable of independently debugging complex systems, and comfortable working across software, power systems modeling, and real-time validation environments.

This role is primarily product engineering focused, with limited project support responsibilities (<20%) as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls Development & Product Engineering
• Design, develop, and maintain control logic for Terabase plant-level controllers using IEC-61131-3 platforms (e.g., Codesys, AcSELerator, or equivalent).
• Architect modular, scalable, and maintainable control solutions across multiple product lines.
• Debug, trace, and resolve complex control system issues at both software and system levels.
• Contribute to feature development, algorithm refinement, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project engineering and product management.
• Validation & Testing
• Develop and execute structured test plans for new product features and releases.
• Support and enhance Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments for controller validation.
• Analyze and interpret system performance data to validate functional and grid compliance requirements.
• Clearly document and communicate test results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation & Engineering Rigor
• Produce professional-grade documentation, which may include functional specifications, test plans and validation reports, and release documentation.
• Maintain strong configuration management and change control discipline.
• Present technical findings in a clear, structured, and professional manner.
• Project support
• Provide technical expertise during project implementation, commissioning, or issue resolution.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for deployed systems

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience developing control logic using IEC-61131-3 environments such as, Codesys, AcSELerator or similar PLC-based platforms
• Strong debugging skills - able to independently trace code execution and identify bugs or other issues
• Demonstrated excellence in documentation and technical communication.
• Ability to clearly convey validation results and technical findings to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Self-sufficient and proactive — able to own features from concept through validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale renewable generation (PV, BESS, hybrid plants) or traditional power generation.
• MATLAB / Simulink modeling experience.
• Power systems analysis experience (PSCAD, PSS®E, or equivalent tools).
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems such as OPAL-RT, Speedgoat or RTDS
• Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements and plant-level control strategies.
• Experience developing products in a structured product lifecycle environment.

Benefits

Compensation And Benefits

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This role offers a base salary of $130,000 – $160,000. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous time off and holiday policy

• Remote flexibility

• Flexible time off

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Career progression

• 401k match

• Stock options

• Home office set up allowance

• And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.