Mainspring Energy

Powering the new energy landscape

Senior Applications Engineer – Control and Automation

Application EngineerApplication EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2010H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

69 days ago

Salary

$109K - $128K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishCyber Security

Job Description

• Design, configure, and maintain automation project files for complex energy projects. You will manage control implementation for customer specific applications such as grid-parallel operation, islanding transitions, blackstart coordination, and peak shaving • Create and modify Sequence of Operations (SOO) procedures to meet project specifications and requirements • Author Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures to demonstrate the proper implementation and function of the system after deployment • Partner with the field commissioning team to support startup and testing activities. You will be the escalation point for complex control, networking, and integration issues through Commercial Operation • Serve as a technical advisor for internal teams building out code base improvements and expanded generator controls functionality • Ensure comprehensive documentation of control designs, IP addressing schemes, and logic modifications to facilitate a smooth handover to our Fleet Operations team for long-term maintenance • Anticipate and communicate project risks related to generator control deployment and contributes meaningful mitigation strategies

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls, preferably within power generation, distributed energy resources, or utility-scale facilities
  • Demonstrated experience in developing custom industrial automation logic, program deployment, and maintenance
  • Next-Gen Automation Skills: Strong experience with Software-Defined Automation or "Universal Automation" platforms. Direct experience with the IEC 61499 standard is highly preferred
  • Expert-level knowledge of logic programming (Structured Text, Function Block, Ladder) on a major platform (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Schneider EAE)
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting industrial control networks (Modbus TCP, DNP3), including basic knowledge of VPNs, remote access, and cybersecurity best practices
  • Familiarity with electrical power systems, inverters, protection relays, and the physics of grid integration
  • Strong understanding of wiring diagrams, network diagrams, electrical schematics, one-lines and other standard electrical drawings
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, able to coordinate complex workflows, communicate effectively with contractors and team members, and document key project activities in addition to engineering deliverables
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to address customer challenges
  • Ownership Mentality: You don’t just close tickets; you own the outcome. You are proactive in identifying risks and comfortable advocating for the resources needed to solve them
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, a related field or comparable work experience.

Benefits

  • pre-IPO stock options + benefits

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