Senior Applications Engineer, Control and Automation

Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with its innovative Linear Generator technology. They are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join their Project Delivery team, focusing on automation and controls implementation for multi-generator deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain automation project files for complex energy projects. You will manage control implementation for customer specific applications such as grid-parallel operation, islanding transitions, blackstart coordination, and peak shaving
• Create and modify Sequence of Operations (SOO) procedures to meet project specifications and requirements
• Author Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures to demonstrate the proper implementation and function of the system after deployment
• Partner with the field commissioning team to support startup and testing activities. You will be the escalation point for complex control, networking, and integration issues through Commercial Operation
• Serve as a technical advisor for internal teams building out code base improvements and expanded generator controls functionality
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of control designs, IP addressing schemes, and logic modifications to facilitate a smooth handover to our Fleet Operations team for long-term maintenance
• Anticipate and communicate project risks related to generator control deployment and contributes meaningful mitigation strategies

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls, preferably within power generation, distributed energy resources, or utility-scale facilities
• Demonstrated experience in developing custom industrial automation logic, program deployment, and maintenance
• Next-Gen Automation Skills: Strong experience with Software-Defined Automation or 'Universal Automation' platforms. Direct experience with the IEC 61499 standard is highly preferred
• Expert-level knowledge of logic programming (Structured Text, Function Block, Ladder) on a major platform (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Schneider EAE)
• Experience designing and troubleshooting industrial control networks (Modbus TCP, DNP3), including basic knowledge of VPNs, remote access, and cybersecurity best practices
• Familiarity with electrical power systems, inverters, protection relays, and the physics of grid integration
• Strong understanding of wiring diagrams, network diagrams, electrical schematics, one-lines and other standard electrical drawings
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, able to coordinate complex workflows, communicate effectively with contractors and team members, and document key project activities in addition to engineering deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to address customer challenges
• Ownership Mentality: You don't just close tickets; you own the outcome. You are proactive in identifying risks and comfortable advocating for the resources needed to solve them
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, a related field or comparable work experience