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About Stem - Driven by human and artificial intelligence – Stem is unlocking energy intelligence.

Stem is a global leader reimagining technology to support the energy transition. Turning complexity into clarity, and potential into performance.
We help asset owners, operators and stakeholders benefit from the full value of their energy portfolio by enabling the intelligent development, deployment, and operation of clean energy assets. Our integrated software suite, PowerTrack, is the industry standard and best-in-class for asset monitoring, supported by professional and managed services, under one roof. Meant to tackle challenges as seamlessly as possible, Stem shows the information needed clearly and accurately and helps harness raw data to inform actionable insight. With global projects managed in 55 countries – from Germany to Japan and across North America – customers have relied on Stem for nearly 20 years to maximize the value of their clean energy projects.

Stem’s culture embodies diversity & inclusion beyond the traditional facets of gender, ethnicity, age, disabilities, and sexual orientation to include experience, personality, communication, work styles, and more. At our core, Stem is at the momentous intersection of clean energy and software technology where diverse ideas, experiences, and professional skills converge to make the inclusive culture we have today. Together, we are turning old school thoughts about software and energy into progressive, collaborative, and innovative solutions. By joining our team, you will be collaborating with data scientists, energy experts, skilled salespeople, thought-leading executives and more from a range of backgrounds. This intersection of ideas, beliefs, and skills is what makes us unique enough to lead the world’s largest network of digitally connected energy storage systems.

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for providing high-quality design and implementation support for Stem's SCADA and Power Plant Control products for our rapidly growing customer base, delivering solutions to both technical and non-technical end users.

• Identifies customer goals and designs, documents, and implements projects to requirements.


• Designs, constructs, and integrates Power Plant Control (PPC) and Energy Management System (EMS) implementations along with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) & SCADA for the Consumer & Industrial and Utility renewable generation systems.


• Conducts and documents testing, including Bench Testing, FAT, and 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 appropriate and timely technical advice on matters relating to PPC, EMS, DAS, and SCADA.


• Helps customers, support, and Field Service Teams solve technical issues with products.


• Supports plant commissioning activities with occasional travel to critical sites as needed up to 15% of the time.


• Independently manages project pipelines and stakeholder expectations.


• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 experience is a plus.


• Experience with SQL databases.


• Knowledge of two or more of the following communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC-60870, FTP.


• Competency in any of the following programming languages: Python, C#, Java, Visual Basic, 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 official 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.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum 3 years of experience in field or in a related area.


• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to non-SMEs.


• Must be a team player, a good listener, and have the ability to understand and solve 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. The Company cannot offer employment for this role to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.*

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At Stem, you will work in a growing, innovative, mission-driven company with talented colleagues that have a passion for building renewable energy systems.Stem offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive set of benefits to support the health and wellness of our employee including:

• A competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role.


• Full health benefits on the first day of employment (several medical plan options-HDHP and PPO, dental plans, FSA/HSA-with employer contribution, employer paid vision/LTD/STD/Life, variety of voluntary coverage)


• 401k (pre- or post-tax) on first day of employment


• 12 paid calendar holidays per year


• Flexible time-off

Stem, Inc . is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The pay range for this role is:

97,120 - 145,680 USD per year (US National)