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

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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.

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.

Salary Range

$82,560.00 - $123,840.00

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.