Senior Controls Engineer - Power & Energy Systems

Interstates; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401(k)

Health Insurance

PTO and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer — Power & Energy Systems to design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA-based control solutions for complex industrial and energy systems. You’ll configure HMIs, translate requirements into scalable architectures, and guide on-site commissioning with FAT/SAT support.

You’ll collaborate with clients, engineers, OEMs, and IT/OT teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability while staying current on OT cybersecurity and DER applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Engineering or related field
• Strong experience in industrial automation programming and startup/commissioning environments
• Experience working directly with customers on system requirements and technical solution design
• Hands-on experience with object-oriented programming, UI development, database systems, and system integration across industrial environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement PLC and SCADA-based control solutions for complex industrial and power systems, including generation assets, distributed energy resources, and OEM integrations across platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, and AVEVA
• Develop and configure HMI applications that provide intuitive, real-time monitoring and control across industrial and energy environments
• Translate project requirements into scalable control system architectures while integrating field devices such as generators, switchgear, and energy storage systems using industrial communication protocols and enterprise platforms
• Partner with clients, engineers, OEMs, and IT/OT teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions that align with operational, safety, and performance requirements
• Lead on-site commissioning and startup activities including FAT/SAT support, troubleshooting, system optimization, and operator training to ensure successful system performance in the field
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation including control narratives, system descriptions, operator manuals, commissioning records, and change logs
• Serve as a technical resource to clients and internal teams by solving complex problems, supporting system improvements, and ensuring reliable long-term operation of deployed systems
• Stay current with advancements in industrial automation, cybersecurity for OT systems, and energy applications such as DERs, microgrids, and demand response participation
• Contribute to internal standards, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement while adapting to evolving project and business needs

Skills

Industrial automation programming

HMI/SCADA development

On-site commissioning

Customer requirements analysis

OT cybersecurity

DER & microgrids

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/ Chemical/ Computer Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree in Instrumentation & Controls or related technical field

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Ignition

AVEVA

Job description

Interstates is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer — Power & Energy Systems to design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA-based control solutions for complex industrial and energy systems. You’ll configure HMIs, translate requirements into scalable architectures, and guide on-site commissioning with FAT/SAT support.

You’ll collaborate with clients, engineers, OEMs, and IT/OT teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability while staying current on OT cybersecurity and DER applications.