Staff Power Systems Site Integration Engineer

Mainspring Energy

. Interpret technical project details, scopes of work, sequences of operation, control narratives, and engineering drawings .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $135,265 - $159,135 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in controls engineering, including the configuration and troubleshooting of PLCs, SCADA/HMI platforms, and protective relays. Proficient in site commissioning processes, site acceptance testing, and ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards.

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Controls EngineeringSite CommissioningPLC/SCADA IntegrationElectrical Installation ValidationProject Documentation

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Hard Skills

Controls EngineeringSite CommissioningPLC ConfigurationSCADA IntegrationProtective Relay TroubleshootingElectrical Installation ValidationSite Acceptance TestingMultimeter UsageNetwork TroubleshootingP&ID Interpretation

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-DirectedOwnership Mindset

Tools & Technologies

PLCSCADAHMIModbus TCP/IPEtherNet/IPProfibusDNP3Power Quality AnalyzersPhase Rotation MetersNetwork Cable Testers

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Electrical EngineeringNFPA 70E Familiarity

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationBattery StorageSolarMicrogridIndustrial Facility ProjectsNEC ComplianceNFPA 37NFPA 54Lockout/Tagout ProceduresEnergization Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret technical project details, scopes of work, sequences of operation, control narratives, and engineering drawings
Serve as the controls subject matter expert in design reviews
Verify relay settings, meter configurations, and controller programming against approved settings files and design documents
Own site readiness by validating installation quality and accuracy of balance-of-plant systems
Develop punch lists and drive discrepancies to closure
Validate electrical and mechanical installations, testing, grounding, wiring, equipment settings, gas piping, ventilation, exhaust, and fuel regulator setup
Configure equipment and verify site-level control and communication systems before energization
Troubleshoot industrial communication networks
Support integration with customer PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms
Coordinate handoff to the generator commissioning team
Plan Site Acceptance Testing and system-level validation
Support Permission to Operate by compiling utility documentation
Own site QA/QC documentation and prepare systems for turnover
Establish repeatable checklists, dashboards, templates, guides, and procedures
Travel to project sites as needed to confirm readiness and perform testing
Report to the Project Engineering Manager within the Project Delivery department

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent field experience may be substituted
5+ years in pre-commissioning, site commissioning, field applications, or controls engineering on power generation, battery storage, solar, microgrid, or industrial facility projects
Experience configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting protective relays, automation controllers, revenue and power quality meters, PLCs, and SCADA/HMI platforms
Working knowledge of Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, OPC-UA, DNP3, and OT networking
Ability to interpret single-line and three-line diagrams, P&IDs, control narratives, and sequences of operation
Understanding of fuel/gas, low- and medium-voltage electrical, metering, protection, and communications balance-of-plant systems
Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 37/54
Experience planning and documenting Site Acceptance Testing and supporting utility witness testing for PTO
Familiarity with NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout procedures, energization standards, and arc flash hazard awareness
Ability to safely use multimeters, phase rotation meters, network cable/fiber testers, and power quality analyzers
Strong analytical problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
Comfortable coordinating contractors, integrators, and customers on site
Self-directed with an ownership mindset and enthusiasm for building repeatable processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pre-IPO stock options
Benefits
Salary adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location
Remote work arrangement