Controls Engineer

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Stem

Stem’s

Responsibilities

• Identifies customer goals, analyzes plant design documents, and implements projects to requirements.
• Designs, constructs, and integrates Power Plant Control (PPC) implementations and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) & SCADA for the Consumer & Industrial and Utility renewable generation markets.
• Conducts and documents testing, including bench testing, FAT, and SAT.
• Aid in developing, integrating, and supporting new processes, products, and standardizations.
• Supports SCADA development efforts around Ignition HMI and Stem’s PowerManager and PowerTrack platforms.
• Provides appropriate and timely technical advice for PPC, DAS, and SCADA.
• Assist customers, Stem’s Support Team, and Field Service Teams in solving technical issues.
• Supports plant commissioning activities with occasional travel to critical sites as needed.
• Manages project pipelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with SQL databases.
• Knowledge of the following communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC-60870, FTP.
• Competency in the following programming languages: Python, C#, Visual Basic, IEC-61131
• Experience integrating layer 2/3 networking hardware and topologies, and serial communications.
• Solid understanding Power of Plant Control modes and electrical grid stability conditions, and variables.
• Experience with systematic design, tuning, and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to non-SMEs.
• This role requires strong collaboration, active listening, and critical thinking skills to effectively engage with customers.
  

• Controls engineering experience in one of the following industries: renewable power generation, fossil power generation, power distribution, or battery storage.
• Utilizing PLCs for DAS and closed-loop control integration.
• Designing, tuning, and troubleshooting PI and PID loops.
• Industrial SCADA/EMS platforms including Inductive Automation’s Ignition Platform.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEL or Phoenix platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualization is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and requirements (NERC-CIP) is a plus.