Local power generation for data centers, utilities, industrial & enterprise applications. Fuel-flexible, fast to deploy, high-efficiency, low NOx power. Backed by General Catalyst and Khosla.
About the role
Project Engineers report to the Project Engineering Manager within the Project Delivery department. A key enabler of Mainspring’s mission is the ability of its team to deliver solutions based on our linear generator technology that solve customer problems in the cross-section of resiliency and clean power supply. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (power systems emphasis preferred, Mechanical, Systems, Controls, or Mechatronics considered). Technical degree and equivalent experience may be substituted
- Familiar with construction processes, sequencing, and contractor management for large generation sites
- Working knowledge of FERC interconnection requirements and NERC reliability standards as they apply to generation facilities
- Comprehension of medium-voltage protection functions, utility-grade protective relays (e.g., SEL), revenue metering, and their use in power plant design and at the point of interconnection
- Ability to interpret and act on power system study results (load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, power quality, dynamic/ride-through), including outputs from ETAP, SKM, CYME, or PSS/E
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and power plant controllers for voltage regulation and dynamic power control, plus industrial network protocols and devices (e.g., DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850)
More about this role
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
Project Engineers report to the Project Engineering Manager within the Project Delivery department. A key enabler of Mainspring’s mission is the ability of its team to deliver solutions based on our linear generator technology that solve customer problems in the cross-section of resiliency and clean power supply.
The project engineering team provides the technical expertise, guidance, and support to deploy linear generators into the field efficiently—building customer confidence and enabling...
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