Mainspring Energy
Power Generation
StaffElectricalEngineerBalanceofSystemIntegrationEngineer
“Staff Electrical Engineer - Balance of System Integration Engineer at Mainspring Energy. Skills: Balance of System (BoS) strategy, Hardware-to-software interface design, Industrial Control Panels (ICP) design and vendor management, Site-level communication network architecture, UL 508A compliance. Lead the architectural design and deployment of the hardware-to-software interface for Linear Generator sites. Develop modular hardware platforms that scale from small microgrids to utility-scale power”
What You'll Achieve.
High reliability designs; Manufacturing scalability; Cost-reduction; Design-for-manufacturability (DFM); UL 508A certification
Industry & Context.
Solve problems efficiently; Solve problems efficiently
Thermal management in outdoor environments (-30C to 50C)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of demonstrated experience developing industrial control panels and integrated systems, understanding of DC/AC power distribution, relay logic, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP), Demonstrated experience integrating complex hardware platforms with third-party software controllers or utility-level aggregators, Experience with UL 508A standards, control panel layout, and thermal management in outdoor environments (-30C to 50C), Proven ability to manage complex project dependencies, including hardware fitment within tight spatial constraints
Nice to Have
Familiarity with grid-tied inverters, battery pre-charge circuits, or Linux-based industrial PCs, Experience with PLC programming, Microgrid or SCADA system integration
What You'll Do.
Lead the architectural design and deployment of the hardware-to-software interface for Linear Generator sites
Develop modular hardware platforms that scale from small microgrids to utility-scale power plants
Own the full design lifecycle and vendor management for Industrial Control Panels (ICP)
Manage the full design cycle for NEMA 3R and 4X control cabinets
Design and implement I/O mapping for control and safety systems
Architect robust site-level communication networks
Serve as the primary technical interface for outsourced design firms and panel manufacturers
Lead technical reviews and coordinate with contract manufacturers
Manage the physical and electrical interfaces between the linear generator and external balance-of-system equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a cross-functional technical lead; Coordinate with contract manufacturers; Intentionally seeking out others who bring different skills, perspectives, and priorities
Communication Scope
Primary technical interface for outsourced design firms and panel manufacturers
Process & Methodology
Manage complex project dependencies, Manage the full design cycle, Manage vendor relationships, Coordinate with contract manufacturers
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