Senior Controls Engineer

Driven by human and artificial intelligence, Stem is unlocking energy intelligence. As a global leader, we reimagine technology to support the energy transition, turning complexity into clarity and potential into performance. We help asset owners, operators, and stakeholders maximize the value of their energy portfolios through intelligent development, deployment, and operation of clean energy assets. Our integrated software suite, PowerTrack, is the industry standard for asset monitoring, supported by professional and managed services. With projects in 55 countries and nearly 20 years of experience, Stem delivers actionable insights from raw data to inform decision-making.

Stem’s culture embraces diversity and inclusion beyond traditional facets, fostering an environment where diverse ideas, experiences, and professional skills converge. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with data scientists, energy experts, skilled salespeople, and thought-leading executives to drive innovative solutions at the intersection of clean energy and software technology.

About the role

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for providing high-quality design and implementation support for Stem's SCADA and Power Plant Control products. You will deliver solutions to both technical and non-technical end users, ensuring alignment with customer goals and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identifies customer goals and designs, documents, and implements projects to meet requirements.
• Designs, constructs, and integrates Power Plant Control (PPC) and Energy Management System (EMS) implementations, along with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) and SCADA for Consumer & Industrial and Utility renewable generation systems.
• Conducts and documents testing, including Bench Testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Develops, integrates, and supports new processes, products, and standardizations.
• Manages and owns SCADA development efforts around Ignition HMI and Stem's PowerManager and PowerTrack platforms.
• Provides technical advice on PPC, EMS, DAS, and SCADA matters.
• Assists customers, support teams, and Field Service Teams in resolving technical issues with products.
• Supports plant commissioning activities with occasional travel to critical sites (up to 15% of the time).
• Independently manages project pipelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience designing, tuning, and troubleshooting PI and PID loops.
• Experience with Industrial SCADA/EMS platforms (Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform is a plus).
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Knowledge of two or more communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC-60870, FTP.
• Competency in programming languages such as Python, C#, Java, Visual Basic, or IEC-61131 ST.
• Experience integrating industrial networking hardware and serial communications.
• Experience with systematic design, tuning, and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
• Proficiency in power plant control modes, assessing electrical grid stability issues, and managing critical operational variables.
• Solid understanding of power plant modeling tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and requirements (NERC-CIP is a plus).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to non-subject matter experts.
• Must be a team player, a good listener, and capable of understanding and solving customer problems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Location: Hybrid in our Broomfield, CO office. Applicants must be legally authorized for full-time employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role.
• Full health benefits starting on the first day of employment (multiple medical plan options, dental plans, FSA/HSA with employer contribution, employer-paid vision/LTD/STD/Life, and voluntary coverage options).
• 401k (pre- or post-tax) available on the first day of employment.
• 12 paid calendar holidays per year.
• Flexible time-off.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $97,120 - $145,680 USD per year (US National).