Senior Power System Controls Engineer

Generac Power Systems; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead control system projects, including automation design, PLC/SCADA programming, simulation, testing, and startup commissioning. As a senior member you will mentor associates, provide technical assistance, and help improve processes and standards while ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC and UL codes.

Required: a BSEE and 5+ years in industrial automation with experience across Rockwell/AB, Siemens, Schneider

Qualifications

• BSEE or related field preferred.
• 5+ years programming industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs and industrial protocols.
• Formal training in Industrial Automation or related fields.
• Experience with 24x7 shop floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings and correspondence.
• Develop detailed electrical designs for low & medium voltage switchgear & controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to one or more utility sources.
• Research and create Bill of Material.
• Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for submittals and As-built documents.
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify and approve parts.
• Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management, generator control, microgrid control and SCADA development.
• Create or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear.
• Modify template HMI programs to align with project PLCs.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA, NEC, and UL.
• Provide Engineering/Technical support to manufacturing, test and product support.
• Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness.
• Research and learn new technology applicable to projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial automation

Electrical design

Control systems

Rockwell AB

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell AB

Schneider Electric

GE PLC

Job description

Generac Power Systems in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead control system projects, including automation design, PLC/SCADA programming, simulation, testing, and startup commissioning. As a senior member you will mentor associates, provide technical assistance, and help improve processes and standards while ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC and UL codes.

Required: a BSEE and 5+ years in industrial automation with experience across Rockwell/AB, Siemens, Schneider