Senior Power Generation & Utility Control Systems Engineer

Schneider Electric; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

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Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Senior Engineer II to lead automation projects in power generation and utility environments. You will drive design, integration, and commissioning of DCS, plant control strategies, and OT solutions, reporting to the Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation.

The role requires a strong track record in complex control systems, team leadership, and Siemens? error — correction: Schneider Electric Foxboro DCS experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Control Systems, or related engineering.
• 10+ years in industrial automation or power generation environments.
• Experience leading complex control system projects.
• Strong leadership of technical teams and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience with Schneider Electric Foxboro DCS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, design, integration, and commissioning of automation projects.
• Act as technical authority for DCS modernization and lifecycle management.
• Develop control architectures, specs, and detailed design docs.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams across project phases from concept to commissioning.
• Support proposal development and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional teams

Project management

DCS familiarity

Industrial cybersecurity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Foxboro DCS

PLC/SCADA

ISA/IEC standards

Job description

What will you do?

The Senior Engineer II serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, execution, and delivery of complex automation, control, and digital transformation projects within power generation and utility environments. This role provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and is accountable for the successful implementation of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), plant control strategies, and operational technology solutions that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in power generation and utility operations, has successfully led complex automation and control system projects, and demonstrates deep expertise with DCS platforms such as Schneider Electric Foxboro. Experience with boiler and turbine control systems is highly desirable.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the engineering, design, integration, and commissioning of complex automation and control system projects within power generation and utility facilities.
• Serve as the technical authority for DCS modernization, migration, upgrade, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Develop and review control system architectures, functional specifications, control narratives, and detailed design documentation.
• Provide technical leadership throughout all project phases, including concept development, design, implementation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, plant operational requirements, and safety regulations.

Project Leadership

• Lead large-scale, multi-million-dollar automation and control projects from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate and direct cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, maintenance, project management, cybersecurity, and external vendors.
• Manage technical scope, engineering schedules, project risks, and resource allocation.
• Drive effective issue resolution and decision-making across multiple stakeholders.
• Support proposal development, project estimation, technical risk assessments, and customer presentations.

Control Systems & Automation

• Engineer and implement DCS solutions with preference for Schneider Electric Foxboro systems.
• Develop control strategies, logic diagrams, HMI designs, alarm management philosophies, and sequence of operations.
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), integrated system testing, and commissioning activities.
• Support plant optimization initiatives through advanced control, process automation, and performance monitoring solutions.
• Provide troubleshooting support for critical plant control and automation systems.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Foster collaboration across engineering disciplines, operations, maintenance, and project delivery teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, plant leadership, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead technical reviews and facilitate engineering design discussions.

Who will you report to? Gerry Noble - Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Experience:

• 10+ years of engineering experience in industrial automation, process control, or power generation environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex control system and automation projects.
• Proven experience within power generation, utility, or energy infrastructure sectors.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project resources.
• Experience supporting plant startups, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience with Schneider Electric Foxboro DCS systems.
• Experience with distributed control systems, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networking technologies.
• Knowledge of control system lifecycle management and modernization programs.
• Experience with control strategy development, process optimization, and advanced automation solutions.
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and requirements.
• Familiarity with power generation plant operations and utility infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with boiler control systems.
• Experience with turbine control systems (steam and/or gas turbines).
• Experience supporting combined cycle, fossil generation, biomass, waste-to-energy, district energy, or utility-scale facilities.
• Knowledge of power plant balance-of-plant control systems.
• Experience with plant performance monitoring and optimization systems.
• Familiarity with ISA, IEC, NERC CIP, and applicable industry standards.

Leadership Competencies:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Proven success leading multi-functional and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within complex project environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Success Metrics:

• Successful delivery of automation and control system projects on schedule and within budget.
• Improved plant reliability, availability, and operational performance.
• Effective leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Successful implementation and modernization of DCS platforms.
• Strong customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
• Development and mentoring of engineering talent.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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