Senior Controls Engineer

Stem Inc • Broomfield, CO

8d • $97,120 - $145,680 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 5 years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience designing, tuning, and troubleshooting PI and PID loops.
• Experience with Industrial SCADA/EMS platforms.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Knowledge of two or more of the following communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC-60870, FTP.
• Competency in any of the following programming languages: Python, C#, Java, Visual Basic, IEC-61131 ST
• Experience integrating industrial networking hardware and serial communications.
• Experience with systematic design, tuning, and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
• Proficiency in power plant control modes, assessing electrical grid stability issues, and managing official critical operational variables.
• Solid understanding of power plant modeling tools.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum 3 years of experience in field or in a related area.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to non-SMEs.
• Must be a team player, a good listener, and have the ability to understand and solve customer problems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and requirements (NERC-CIP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifies customer goals and designs, documents, and implements projects to requirements.
• Designs, constructs, and integrates Power Plant Control (PPC) and Energy Management System (EMS) implementations along with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) & SCADA for the Consumer & Industrial and Utility renewable generation systems.
• Conducts and documents testing, including Bench Testing, FAT, and SAT.
• Develops, integrates, and supports new processes, products, and standardizations.
• Manages and owns SCADA development efforts around Ignition HMI and Stem's PowerManager and PowerTrack platforms.
• Provides appropriate and timely technical advice on matters relating to PPC, EMS, DAS, and SCADA.
• Helps customers, support, and Field Service Teams solve technical issues with products.
• Supports plant commissioning activities with occasional travel to critical sites as needed up to 15% of the time.
• Independently manages project pipelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior