Power Plant Ops Engineer

Jobtailor; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 70,160 - 105,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full health benefits

401(k) on first day

12 paid holidays

Flexible time-off

Job summary

The Alliance for Collective Action (operating brand: The Alliance Center) is seeking a Power Plant Operations Engineer to enhance our Network Operations team. This role focuses on optimizing energy storage systems with the integration of advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and experience with relevant systems.

The position is based in Broomfield, CO, or US remote, with occasional travel required. We offer competitive compensation, full health benefits from day one, a 401(k), and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years’ experience with systems incorporating batteries, solar, and power conversion.
• Aptitude to learn new systems and technical applications quickly.
• Basic knowledge of network communication architectures and protocols.
• Strong communication skills in high-stress situations.
• Ability to think creatively to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot ESS equipment and operational incidents.
• Collaborate with Product Development Team for new products.
• Create KPIs for analysis and improvement opportunities.
• Document actions according to company policies.
• Train and support Tier 1 team on new systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Systems incorporating batteries, solar, and power conversion

Jira & Confluence

SQL

Python

Linux/command line

Big Data visualization

Relational databases

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Power Plant Operations Engineer (PPOE)

We are looking for a Power Plant Operations Engineer to join our Network Operations team that operates, maintains, and optimizes performance of Stem’s full portfolio of behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) energy storage systems (ESS). The candidate will work with advanced technologies in Artificial Intelligence, IoT Networking, Energy Storage use‑cases, and hardware/controls integration to revolutionize the grid.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and troubleshoot ESS equipment and operational incidents in accordance with customer business requirements, organizational policies, and operational impact.
• Collaborate with Product Development Team to ensure operational sustainability is considered during new product introduction.
• Create KPIs to analyze and discover potential issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop tools and processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create new rules for our data engine to support strategic root‑cause corrections.
• Provide timely response to all incidents, outages, and performance alerts; categorize issues for escalation to appropriate technical teams.
• Document all actions in accordance with standard company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with field technicians during installation and operational issue resolution.
• Work with internal and external technical and service teams to support both temporary and permanent solutions to system issues, and create and/or update knowledge base articles.
• Perform basic systems testing and operational tasks (installation of patches, network connectivity testing, script execution, etc.).
• Lead multiple ad hoc technical teams in operational environments with high uptime requirements.
• Train and support Tier 1 team on new systems, devices, and projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1–3+ years’ experience with systems incorporating batteries, solar, and power conversion.
• Aptitude to learn new systems and technical applications quickly.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented with a strong desire for high‑quality performance.
• Basic knowledge of network communication architectures and protocols.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex issues clearly to customers and technical personnel in high‑stress situations.
• Ability to think creatively to resolve problems.
• Experience with Jira & Confluence, SQL, Python, Linux/command line, Big Data visualization, and relational databases.
• Knowledge in electrical power and metering systems is a plus.

Location

This position is based in our Broomfield, CO office or US Remote. Occasional travel may be required for in‑person team meetings.

Salary Range

$70,160.00 - $105,240.00

Benefits

• 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, vision, LTD/STD/Life).
• 401(k) (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.