Engineer, Senior, or Staff Engineer - Power Generation Controls (Richmond, VA)

-; Richmond; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in Richmond, VA is looking for a Senior Engineer in Power Generation Controls to lead technical initiatives. This role requires expertise in SCADA, PLCs, and industrial control systems for utility-scale applications. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in the energy sector and strong project management skills, working on multiple projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant professional engineering experience for Engineer.
• 5+ years for Senior Engineer role; 8+ years for Staff Engineer.
• Proficiency in protocols such as Modbus and DNP.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain systems for power generation.
• Program and configure controllers and perform testing.
• Support multiple projects and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Power plant controls

SCADA

PLCs

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Control system software

Network communications

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer - Power Generation Controls
Location: Richmond, VA
Position Status: Full Time

Position Description:
This position provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise in SCADA and PLC systems for utility-scale power generation, including solar and battery storage facilities, with occasional support for traditional power generation stations. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial control systems, programming and configuring controllers, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements. The role also involves evaluating new technologies to improve plant performance and reliability, overseeing vendor support, developing engineering specifications, and supporting multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain industrial control systems for utility-scale power generation (solar, battery storage, and traditional generation as needed).
• Program and configure controllers, perform commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of SCADA/PLC systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Oversee vendor support and develop engineering specifications.
• Support multiple projects concurrently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred (other engineering disciplines may be considered).
• Engineer: 2+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Senior Engineer: 5+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, power plant controls, solar generation, and battery storage.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, PLCs, inverters, protection relays, network communications, and endpoint devices.
• Proficiency in operating systems, control system software, and communications software.
• Knowledge of Ethernet network switches, serial digital communications, and protocols such as Modbus and DNP.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively.

About Seneca Resources

Seneca Resources is a client-driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and New York that service clients throughout the United States. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.