Senior Commissioning Operations Engineer

Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with its innovative linear generator technology. They are seeking a Senior Commissioning Operations Engineer to design and implement clean power solutions for Commercial & Industrial customers, involving customer engagement and system configuration.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and test our Linear Generator units after new site installations to allow seamless integration into Mainspring’s growing LGen fleet
• Travel to customer sites and project locations to support new installations, site acceptance tests, and customer demonstrations
• Enhance current commissioning procedures to improve testing efficiency and shorten timelines
• Troubleshoot and root cause operation issues with our linear generators in collaboration with other engineering teams such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Software & Controls
• Work directly with our commissioning technicians to facilitate repairs, retrofits, and provide operational training on our generators
• Analyze data, generate reports and communicate results from commissioning to our customers, internal project managers, and with engineering teams to facilitate learnings
• Build and refine automation scripts, commissioning toolkits, and data-driven processes that streamline onboarding, testing, and fault recovery

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent
• Experience in project management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Understanding of electrical power distribution and control systems
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues efficiently
• Demonstrates flexibility in approach and willingness to take on new challenges
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy working with complex systems and collaborating in interdisciplinary teams
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to 50% of the time
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field and/or 6+ years of applicable experience
• Hands-on experience in industrial equipment installation/commissioning, including interpreting schematics and technical specifications
• Familiarity with microgrid controls solutions, devices, programming, technical challenges, constraints, energy management systems, and controls architecture is preferred
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or engineering capacity