Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

Generac Power Systems; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead automation projects involving PLC/SCADA programming, simulation, testing, and commissioning. You will design electrical systems for generator controls and collaborate across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of control systems, multiple PLC platforms, and industry codes, plus mentoring colleagues and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience with 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 low & medium voltage switchgear & controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to one or more utility sources.
• Research & create Bill of Material
• Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and As-builts
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies
• Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control and SCADA system development.
• Create or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
• Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL
• Provide Engineering/Technical support to manufacturing, test and product support
• Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs
• Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects

Skills

PLC/SCADA programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Control systems

AutoCAD

Generator synchronization

Team mentoring

Industrial communication protocols

NFPA/NEC/UL codes

Schematic drawing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Formal training in Industrial Automation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Modbus

CANbus

Rockwell/AB

Siemens

Job description

Generac Power Systems is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead automation projects involving PLC/SCADA programming, simulation, testing, and commissioning. You will design electrical systems for generator controls and collaborate across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of control systems, multiple PLC platforms, and industry codes, plus mentoring colleagues and improving processes.