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 AlsoEnergy 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 and designs, documents, and implements projects to requirements.
• Designs, constructs, and integrates Power Plant Control (PPC) implementations along with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) & SCADA for the Consumer & Industrial and Utility renewable generation systems.
• Manages and owns development efforts around 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.
• 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.

Technical Knowledge:

• 5 Years of controls engineering experience in one of the following industries: renewable power generation, fossil power generation, power distribution, or battery storage.
• 5 Years of experience utilizing PLCs for DAS and closed-loop control integration. Knowledge of SEL or Phoenix platforms is a plus.
• 5 Years of experience designing, tuning, and troubleshooting PI and PID loops.
• 5 Years of experience with Industrial SCADA/EMS platforms including Inductive Automation’s Ignition Platform.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualization is a plus.
• Knowledge of the following communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC-60870, FTP.
• Competency in the following programming languages: Python, C#, Visual Basic, IEC-61131 ST
• Experience integrating layer 2/3 networking hardware and topologies and serial communications.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best-practices and requirements (NERC-CIP) is a plus.
• Solid understanding Power Plant Control modes and electrical grid stability conditions and variables.
• Experience with systematic design, tuning, and troubleshooting of complex control systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum 5 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 can understand and solve customer problems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Work Environment:

• Office Setting, primarily in cubicles
• Moderate to high noise levels (i.e., business office with computers, phone, printers, moderate traffic)
• Ability to sit or stand (standing desk provide upon request) at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Location: Broomfield, CO

Salary Range

$97,120.00 - $145,680.00

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.