Senior Controls Engineer

About Stem
Stem (NYSE: STEM) is a global leader in AI-enabled software and services that enable its customers to plan, deploy, and operate clean energy assets. The company offers a complete set of solutions that transform how solar and energy storage projects are developed, built, and operated, including an integrated suite of software and edge products, and full lifecycle services from a team of leading experts. More than 16,000 global customers rely on Stem to maximize the value of their clean energy projects and portfolios. Learn more at http://www.stem.com.

Stem’s culture embodies diversity & inclusion beyond the traditional facets of gender, ethnicity, age, disabilities, and sexual orientation to include experience, personality, communication, workstyles, and more. At our core, Stem is at the momentous intersection of clean energy and software technology where diverse ideas, experiences, and professional skills converge to make the inclusive culture we have today. Together, we are turning old school thoughts about software and energy into progressive, collaborative, and innovative solutions. By joining our team, you will be collaborating with data scientists, energy experts, skilled salespeople, thought-leading executives and more from a range of backgrounds. This intersection of ideas, beliefs, and skills is what makes us unique enough to lead the world’s largest network of digitally connected energy storage systems.

What We Are Looking For:

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for providing high-quality design and implementation support for STEM’s SCADA and Power Plant Control products for our rapidly growing customer base, delivering solutions to both technical and non-technical end users.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies customer goals, analyzes plant design documents, and implements projects to requirements.
• Design, construct, and integrate Power Plant Control (PPC) implementations along with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) & SCADA for C&I (Commercial and Industrial) and Utility renewable generation systems.
• Manages and owns development efforts around STEM’s PowerManager and PowerTrack SaaS platforms.
• Conducts and documents testing including Bench Testing, FAT, and SAT.
• Develops, integrates, and supports new processes, products, and standardizations.
• Provides appropriate and timely technical advice on matters relating to PPC, DAS, SCADA.
• Assist customers, Stem’s Support Team, Field Service Teams in solving technical issues.
• Supports plant commissioning activities with occasional travel to critical sites as needed. Independently manages project pipelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years of revenant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Knowledge of the following communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC-60870, FTP.
• Competency in the following programming languages: Python, C#, Visual Basic, IEC-61131
• Experience integrating layer 2/3 networking hardware and topologies and serial communications.
• Solid understanding Power Plant Control modes and electrical grid stability conditions and variables.
• Experience with systematic design, tuning, and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to non-SMEs.
• In this customer-facing role you must be collaborative with strong listening and problem-solving skills. 

5+ years of experience with the following:

• Controls engineering experience in one of the following industries: renewable power generation, fossil power generation, power distribution, or battery storage.
• Utilizing PLCs for DAS and closed-loop control integration.
• Designing, tuning, and troubleshooting PI and PID loops.
• Industrial SCADA/EMS platforms including Inductive Automation’s Ignition Platform.​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SEL or Phoenix platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualization is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best-practices and requirements (NERC-CIP) is a plus.

Salary Range$97,120.00 - $145,680.00

What We Offer: 

At Stem, you will work in a growing, innovative, mission-driven company with talented colleagues that have a passion for building renewable energy systems. Stem offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive set of benefits to support the health and wellness of our employee including:  

• A competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role, and equity
• Full health benefits on the first day of employment (several medical plan options-HDHP and PPO, dental plans, FSA/HSA-with employer contribution, employer paid vision/LTD/STD/Life, variety of voluntary coverage)
• 401k (pre- or post-tax) on first day of employment
• 12 paid calendar holidays per year
• Flexible time-off

Learn More

To learn more about Stem, visit our stem.com where you’ll find information about our solutions, technology, partners, case studies, resources, latest news and more. Here are some relevant links:

• Company Overview
• Newsroom
• Case Studies
• LinkedIn

Stem, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.