Controls Engineer

The 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) 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 AlsoEnergy 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.

Technical Knowledge:

• 3 years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience designing, tuning, and troubleshooting PI and PID loops.
• Experience with Industrial SCADA/EMS platforms. Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform experience is a plus.
• 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.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and requirements (NERC-CIP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies is a plus.

Qualifications:

• 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

Location:

• This is a hybrid role based out of our Broomfield, CO office.

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