Mainspring Energy · 1 day ago
Staff Project Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $154K/yr
10+ years expMainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with innovative technology. The Staff Project Engineer will lead technical direction on projects, ensuring successful deployment of linear generators while collaborating with clients and engineering partners.
Clean EnergyEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Leading the overall technical definition and direction of assigned projects that includes site layouts, equipment selection, sequences of operation, controls and communication schemes, electrical protection schemes, code compliance, utility interconnection requirements, fuel systems, safety systems, etc. to ensure project success
Guiding selection of electrical and mechanical equipment such as panelboards, networking hardware, breakers, transformers, ground-fault protection, electric meters, gas regulators, valves, etc. best suited for the application; supporting procurement activities as needed
Working directly with clients & engineering partners to interpret needs and ensure correct translation of project requirements to official plan sets, use of best practices, QA/QC standards & policies, and presence of due diligence through the project lifecycle
Answering RFIs, approving submittals, and reviewing project documents and designs to identify/close gaps in function, performance, scope, and responsibility to ensure project success during the permitting, design development, construction, commissioning, and testing phases
Conducting engineering reviews, site assessments, inspections, load study analyses, report creation, and other technical tasks inherent in the assessment, development, and implementation of onsite energy projects
Providing the technical background necessary for the development of specifications, design standards, diagrams, testing procedures, and other documentation needed for interconnection applications and proposal requests
Collaborating cross-functionally with project managers and other stakeholders to provide engineering guidance and support
Participation in, and development of, improvement initiatives that support increased operational efficiencies within a rapidly growing project delivery department
Traveling to project sites at varying stages based on availability
This role may provide mentoring to other employees
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline
Proven working experience as a project engineer or power systems engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience with onsite power generation projects utilizing at least some of the following: Solar PV, Diesel Gensets, Central Power System or Microgrid Controls, Transfer Switches, Switchgear, Energy Storage Systems, Cogen/CHP, Fuel Cells, Microturbines, EV Charging Systems
Experience with most of the following is essential: project management, data acquisition systems (DAS/SCADA), understanding of technical drawings & construction plan sets, power system design, and electrical system troubleshooting
Familiar with rules, regulations, best practices, and standards for the power generation industry, including the proper sizing/installation/use of power system equipment
Comprehension of low and medium voltage electrical protection functions, devices, and their use
At least a basic understanding of automated controls and industrial network protocols and devices
Excellent decision making, communication, time management, documentation, and organizational skills
Preferred
Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Mechatronics Engineering degree preferred
Technical degree and equivalent experience may be substituted
Benefits
Pre-IPO stock options
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Mainspring Energy
Mainspring Energy provides power generation technology using linear generators for clean energy.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$813MKey Investors
General CatalystUS Department of EnergyBloombergNEF
2025-04-14Series F· $258M
2024-10-22Grant· $87M
2023-04-17Grant
Leadership Team
Shannon Miller
CEO and Founder
Adam Simpson
CCO and Founder
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