Electrical Controls Engineer 2

Milwaukee Succeeds; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Pet insurance

Discounted prescription plans

401k match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Power Solutions International (PSI) is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer to design and commission electrical control systems for diesel and natural gas generator sets. You will develop panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and PLC/HMI programs, while supporting customers from engineering through on-site commissioning.

You will program and troubleshoot controllers (ComAp, DSE, DEIF, EMCP) and ensure high safety, quality, and reliability in power generation solutions. Travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, test, and commission electrical control systems for diesel and natural gas generator sets.
• Review customer specifications and sales agreements.
• Create and maintain panel/subpanel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnects using AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and commission generator controllers including ComAp, DSE, DEIF, Caterpillar EMCP, and similar genset controller platforms.
• Design engine-generator control systems, including synchronization, load sharing, utility paralleling, peak shaving, and island mode applications.
• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs for control panels and other equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning, troubleshooting, startup support, and technical assistance as required.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.

Willingness to contribute in a team

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks (3D)

Job description

Salary Range - $98,000.00 - $120,000.00/year

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen-set packaging and enclosures. We provide turnkey, custom power packages that integrate alternators, cooling systems, controls, switchgear, cabling, and protection, delivered as containerized, skid, or walk-in solutions. Our team manages the full lifecycle from application engineering and 3D design to structural fabrication, wiring and piping, sound and thermal management, code compliance, factory acceptance testing, and site support. With scalable production capacity and disciplined program management, PSI delivers repeatable quality and reliable performance on complex builds for mission-critical and industrial applications worldwide.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chief Electrical Engineer and Lead Electrical Controls Engineer, the Electrical Control Engineer designs electrical systems for safe, effective and efficient operation of electrical equipment used for the electrical power generation industry. The position is responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet customer specifications, applicable codes, and industry standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Design, develop, test, and commission electrical control and protection systems for diesel and natural gas generator sets while meeting engineering standards, applicable codes, customer specifications, and project budget requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, and sales agreements.
• Create and maintain panel/subplate layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect using AutoCAD Electrical in addition to AC single-line diagrams, AC three-line diagrams.
• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and commission generator controllers including ComAp, DSE, DEIF, Caterpillar EMCP, and similar genset controller platforms.
• Design engine-generator control systems, including synchronization, load sharing, utility paralleling, peak shaving, and island mode applications utilizing third-party genset controllers.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of engine, generator protection functions, and system configuration.
• Evaluate, specify, and select electrical, electronic, control, instrumentation, and protection components.
• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs for control panels and other equipment such as fuel control system, fuel filtration, pumping, heating, annunciator panels, remote monitoring systems, and day tank applications.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, CAN, J1939, BACnet, and Profibus.
• Create operation, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting manuals for generator and control systems.
• Develop Validation Test Requirements (VTR) procedures and reports.
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) using the PSI ECO process.
• Provide technical support to customers, field service personnel, manufacturing teams, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor less experienced Electrical Controls Engineers and provide technical leadership and guidance.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with advances in power generation controls, PLC technologies, protection systems, and industry standards.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning, troubleshooting, startup support, and technical assistance as required.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of related experience is desired, or
• 10+ years of progressively responsible related experience or a combination of education and experience
• Experience with PSI, Caterpillar, Commins generator sets, including genset controllers, and other engine management systems.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks (3D)
• Understanding NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, UL 2200, UL 508A, UL 6200, IEEE, and NEMA standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Willingness to contribute in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• medical, dental, and vision
• pet insurance
• discounted prescription plans
• 401k match
• life insurance and AD&D
• short- and long-term disability
• employee assistance program

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.