Remote IC&S Generation Controls Engineer

Jobvite, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

RES is seeking an Industrial Controls and SCADA (IC&S) Engineer - Generation in Denver, CO to lead a comprehensive generation controls program for renewable power plants. You will guide design, testing, and commissioning of HMI, EMS, PPC, and DCS systems, aligning with ISO rules and utility requirements.

You will interact with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, plus clients and subcontractors, providing expertise and ensuring project milestones and QA/QC goals are met.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience or 4+ years in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 4+ years of IC&S experience.
• Willingness to travel 5–15% domestically and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale power, renewables, and control architectures.
• Proven experience with Generation Controls, data acquisitions, and comms networking.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and control system modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Generation Controls in wind, energy storage, and solar projects.
• Oversee control system designs including NARRATIVES, HMI, BOMs, and wiring diagrams.
• Lead IC&S meetings, track deliverables, and coordinate testing activities.
• Develop QA specifications to meet RES standards across project phases.
• Ensure installations meet RES, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage QAQC processes for Generation Controls across projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Provide training plans for O&M post-commissioning.
• Support warranty and post-project services.

Skills

Generation Controls

Wind Power

Energy Storage

Solar Power

DCS

HMI

PPC

SCADA

ISOs

Renewables

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Ignition Perspective

PSCAD

PSSE

PSLF

PLC Programming

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

RES is seeking an Industrial Controls and SCADA (IC&S) Engineer - Generation in Denver, CO to lead a comprehensive generation controls program for renewable power plants. You will guide design, testing, and commissioning of HMI, EMS, PPC, and DCS systems, aligning with ISO rules and utility requirements.

You will interact with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, plus clients and subcontractors, providing expertise and ensuring project milestones and QA/QC goals are met.