Mainspring EnergyRemote
Senior Staff Engineer: Power Systems & Site Control
United States
Full-time
5 days ago
$183,000 - $216,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
SCADAHMIOPC-UAModbusIEC 61131-3IEC 61499DNP3PythonC++Site DesignArchitectural FluencyCybersecurity KnowledgeGrid Interconnection StandardsTechnical MentorshipCross-Functional LeadershipCPub/SubCommunication
About this role
Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with innovative technology and is looking for a Technical Lead & Architect to define the future integration of their Linear Generators into the global energy infrastructure. The role involves leading the architectural design of site-level control systems, developing integration strategies for Distributed Energy Resources, and providing technical mentorship to the engineering team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural design of site-level control systems, ensuring high-speed, reliable coordination between multiple LGens and balance-of-plant equipment
- Design and implement robust communication interfaces using OPC-UA, Modbus, and other industrial protocols to ensure interoperability
- Own the vision for our SCADA systems and HMI design, focusing on intuitive operator interfaces and deep diagnostic visibility
- Develop strategies for integrating Mainspring technology into Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) and complex microgrid environments
- Act as the subject matter expert for the engineering team on commercial power standards, site safety logic, and grid compliance
- Work closely with Product and Hardware teams to translate utility requirements and interconnection standards into software specifications
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in commercial power generation, industrial automation, or utility-scale energy projects
- Deep hands-on experience with SCADA, HMI, and industrial controllers (PLCs/PACs)
- Expert proficiency in IEC 61131-3 for local machine control
- Strong preference for candidates experienced in IEC 61499 to design event-driven, distributed architectures that enable seamless coordination across decoupled site assets
- Expert-level understanding of OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, DNP3 (Pub/Sub, Client/Server) and its application in secure industrial environments
- Proven track record of designing control logic for complex power sites (e.g., microgrids, peaking plants, or large-scale solar + storage)
- Ability to draft high-level system diagrams and technical specs that bridge the gap between 'industrial hardware' and 'modern software'
- Experience with grid interconnection standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks for industrial control systems (NERC CIP, etc.)
- Background in Python or C++ for high-performance industrial applications