Senior Commissioning Operations Engineer

Mainspring Energy; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Pre-IPO stock options

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Mainspring Energy seeks a Commissioning Operations Engineer to design and implement resilient, clean power solutions for Commercial & Industrial customers. This role involves customer engagement, site visits, and configuring & starting up custom systems based on Mainspring's linear generators.

This interdisciplinary position offers opportunities to shape future workflows in a dynamic setting. The Linear Generator requires strong operations, systems engineering, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Operate and test Linear Generator units after new site installations to ensure smooth integration into the LGen fleet.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, site acceptance tests, and demonstrations.
• Improve commissioning procedures to shorten testing timelines and increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operation issues with cross-functional engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software & Controls).
• Work with commissioning technicians to perform repairs, retrofits, and provide training on generators.
• Analyze data, generate reports, and communicate results to customers and project managers.
• Develop automation scripts and data-driven processes to streamline onboarding and fault recovery.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Electrical power knowledge

Python

C++

MATLAB

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

Analytical problem solving

Travel willingness 50%

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.

Job Overview

Mainspring Energy seeks a Commissioning Operations Engineer to design and implement resilient, clean power solutions for Commercial & Industrial customers. This involves customer engagement, site visits, and configuring & starting up custom systems based on Mainspring's linear generators. This new role offers an opportunity to shape future workflows and is ideal for analytical engineers comfortable in dynamic settings. The Linear Generator is a complex system requiring a strong understanding of operations, systems engineering, and data analysis. We are looking for a driven and inquisitive individual to excel in this interdisciplinary position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and test our Linear Generator units after new site installations to allow seamless integration into Mainspring’s growing LGen fleet
• Travel to customer sites and project locations to support new installations, site acceptance tests, and customer demonstrations
• Enhance current commissioning procedures to improve testing efficiency and shorten timelines
• Troubleshoot and root cause operation issues with our linear generators in collaboration with other engineering teams such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Software & Controls
• Work directly with our commissioning technicians to facilitate repairs, retrofits, and provide operational training on our generators
• Analyze data, generate reports and communicate results from commissioning to our customers, internal project managers, and with engineering teams to facilitate learnings
• Build and refine automation scripts, commissioning toolkits, and data-driven processes that streamline onboarding, testing, and fault recovery

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent
• Experience in project management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Understanding of electrical power distribution and control systems
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues efficiently
• Demonstrates flexibility in approach and willingness to take on new challenges
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy working with complex systems and collaborating in interdisciplinary teams
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to 50% of the time

Bonus Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field and/or 3+ years of applicable experience
• Hands‑on experience in industrial equipment installation/commissioning, including interpreting schematics and technical specifications
• Familiarity with microgrid controls solutions, devices, programming, technical challenges, constraints, energy management systems, and controls architecture is preferred
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or engineering capacity

Benefits

This position is remote. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers a 10% bonus, pre-IPO stock options, and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.