About Mainspring
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.
The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:
- Pragmatic Optimism
- Excellence without Ego
- Proactive Collaboration
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
