Senior Staff Engineer

Generac Power Systems; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and retirement plans

Summer hours

Volunteer Time Off

Inclusive culture

Product loan and discount programs

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Sussex, WI is seeking an Engineer V to advance new product development and improve legacy systems. You will design medium‑voltage power systems (1–38 kV), perform complex electrical studies, and drive compliance with safety and industry standards while mentoring a broader engineering team.

You will lead schedules, coordinate with manufacturing, and optimize designs for cost, reliability, and manufacturability across power generation and conversion products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept to production for power generation and conversion products.
• Design electrical systems including medium-voltage distribution (1–38 kV) and associated components.
• Architect and execute product validation, performance testing, and regulatory testing.
• Develop specifications, schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs while ensuring UL/IEC/NEC/IEEE/CSA compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers to improve standards and collaboration.

Skills

MV power design

Electrical systems

Protection coordination

Testing & validation

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sussex, WI - USA

Waukesha, WI - USA

Full time

JR15547

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Engineer V is responsible for providing expertise regarding new product development as well as continuous improvement of legacy systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include medium-voltage power design, electrical system studies (short-circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination), component selection and sizing, compliance and performance test planning, and codes and standards adherence. Additionally, candidates will facilitate product development through design, validation, and release while serving as a technical leader and mentor to the broader engineering team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead product development: Own the design, validation, architecture, and market launch of new power generation and power conversion products from concept through production.

• Design electrical systems: Develop power circuits, distribution, protection schemes, and medium-voltage systems (1–38 kV), including transformers, switchgear, busbars, cables, and insulation coordination.

• Perform testing & analysis: Architect and execute product validation, performance, and regulatory testing, including load testing, power quality, fault injection, and electrical system studies such as load flow, short-circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination.

• Ensure compliance & manufacturability: Develop specifications, schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs while ensuring compliance with UL, IEC, NEC, IEEE, and CSA standards and optimizing designs for cost, reliability, safety, and manufacturing.

• Provide technical leadership: Drive development schedules and cost targets, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, and mentor engineers to improve technical capabilities and engineering standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline;

• 10+ years of relevant work experience;

Preferred Qualifications

• Power & Medium-Voltage Engineering: Extensive expertise in power generation, conversion, and distribution systems, including MV switchgear, transformers, paralleling systems, and mission-critical power solutions.

• Electrical & Power Electronics Design: Strong knowledge of power circuit design, component sizing, thermal management, grounding/bonding, and integration of rectifiers, inverters, and DC/DC converters, with full ownership of complex system designs.

• Testing, Compliance & Product Development: Experienced in MV standards, EMC/EMI, dielectric/hipot, partial discharge, fault injection, environmental testing, and validation, with experience taking products from concept through production.

• Complex Project & Problem Solving: Independently leads large, complex, cross‑functional engineering projects; applies strong analytical, conceptual, and decision‑making skills to develop innovative solutions and improve products, processes, and business outcomes.

• Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Provides technical guidance, coaches less‑experienced engineers, drives cross‑functional success, contributes to standards and procedures, and communicates effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

• Business & Professional Excellence: Manages priorities and multiple assignments effectively, identifies opportunities to improve engineering’s financial impact, recommends best practices, and actively owns professional development and continuous improvement.

Great Reasons to work for Generac

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co‑workers

• Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm‑affected areas to repair generators

• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community‑minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.

• We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.

• We offer product loan and discount programs.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.