#06083329
Controls Engineer
Renewable Energy
Bakersfield, California, United States
Schneider Modicon,
Community Project
Solar Site in California:
PLC - Schneider Modicon
SCADA - N3uron – We have this portion covered at this site, but any experience with this would be considered a bonus.
Scope:
Modification to current reactive and active power control
Mobilization to site: the sooner the better
Accommodation covered by Opoura
Estimated to be until September (possibly longer).
Expect 2-week rotation - if the person is able to stay on site longer than 2 weeks - perfect. However, expect we will be rotating the resources.
We estimate 8-10 hours a day (8 hours workday, 1 hour to/from site). Monday-Friday, but Saturdays may occur.
Contractor will be provided with a PC at the site that will provide them with site specific access needed. That said, the contractor is expected to have access to MS Teams - to facilitate meetings/team calls if needed that might not be possible from the end of the customer's PC.
Programming / Technical Skills

Schneider Electric(Mandatory)
Modicon
- Modification to current reactive and active power control
expected to feel comfortable with control logics and power control configurations within the PLC platforms mentioned. If experience comes from within renewable areas, especially, Solar - thats' perfect. Overall, we expect someone who can adapt quickly, get quickly up to speed and contribute with strong PLC/control engineering skillset.

N3uron(Good to have)
8.1.10, SCADA
SCADA - N3uron – We have this portion covered at this site, but would be a plus if experienced.
Procedures And Policies
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Contractor will be provided with a PC at the site that will provide them with site specific access needed. That said, the contractor is expected to have access to MS Teams - to facilitate meetings/team calls if needed that might not be possible from the end of the customer's PC
Anyone that is not considered local (within 1 hour drive) - is eligible for travel expenses and would have accommodation booked. We also book the airfare.
Due to car rental companies requiring credit card owners name match the drivers license - we encourage techs to book the rental cars and reimburse per receipt.
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don’t have a current COI already:
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- Visit Hiscox Insurance.
- Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
- Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
- Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select ‘Other’ if you don’t yet have a company started.
- Choose the date for your coverage to start.
- Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
- Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
- Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock.
Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:
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- A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
- Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
- An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.
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Tools, Machines And Equipment Competencies
- Mandatory
- Good to Have
Safety Equipment Required
- 1.Standard PPE (Safety shoes, glasses, ear protection)
- 2.Lock out / Tag out
Key Information
- Start date 06/30/2025
- Estimated end date09/28/2025
- # People needed 1
- Shift Days
- Planned hours per day8
- Planned days per week 5
Bill Rates
- Base Rate (per hour) $ 120.00
- OT Rate (per hour) $ 120.00
- DT Rate (per hour) $ 120.00
- Travel Time Rate $ 80.00
- Travel Trips Allowed (per month)2
- Travel Hours Per Round Trip 12
Expenses
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Daily Per Diem
$ 60.00
(Receipts Not Required)
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Rental Car Allowance
$ 60.00
(Receipts Required)
- Fuel $ 60.00
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Airfare Allowance
$ 800.00
(Customer Supplied)
- Mileage Reimbursement Rate Per Mile $ 0.700
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