Senior Power Systems 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 automation projects. You will design electrical controls for generator systems, program PLCs and HMIs, and support commissioning and testing across multiple sites, including East Peoria and Denver regions.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvement, and collaboration with purchasing, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver robust control solutions that align with NFPA, NEC, and UL standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience programming industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs and industrial communication protocols.
• Formalized training in Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science, or MIS.
• Experience implementing software in 24x7 shop floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings and correspondence.
• Develop detailed electrical designs for LV/MV switchgear and controls for generators and parallel sources.
• Create BOMs and schematics, wiring diagrams and one-line diagrams for submissions and As-builts.
• Design and implement power system control schemes including generator control and SCADA development.
• Create/modify PLC and HMI programs to align with project software.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA, NEC and UL codes and provide technical support to manufacturing and testing.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Bill of Materials

Controls system design

System integration

Education

BSEE or related field

Tools

Rockwell/AB PLC

Modicon/Schneider

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

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Job description

Generac Power Systems in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead automation projects. You will design electrical controls for generator systems, program PLCs and HMIs, and support commissioning and testing across multiple sites, including East Peoria and Denver regions.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvement, and collaboration with purchasing, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver robust control solutions that align with NFPA, NEC, and UL standards.