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The Senior Controls Engineer serves as the technical lead for advanced microgrid control system projects within the Generac Microgrid Controls Team. This role owns projects endtoend-from sales handover through system development, commissioning, and ongoing operational support-while balancing handson technical execution with process improvement and crossfunctional collaboration.
This position plays a critical role in supporting a growing portfolio of microgrid projects, including live customer systems, and requires strong accountability, technical depth, and comfort operating in customerfacing, highpressure environments. In addition to project delivery, the Senior Controls Engineer contributes to team performance by mentoring peers, supporting knowledge sharing, and helping evolve project execution standards and processes. The role is based onsite in Fort Collins and includes travel for onsite commissioning activities.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for advanced microgrid control system projects from sales handover through commissioning and ongoing support
Plan, develop, implement, test, and troubleshoot microgrid control systems to ensure successful project delivery
Lead onsite and remote startup and commissioning activities, including development and execution of commissioning test plans
Provide highlevel technical support for inprogress projects and operating microgrid systems, including triage and resolution of customer issues
Partner crossfunctionally with Controls Engineering, Service, Commissioning, and Sales teams to deliver strong customer outcomes
Balance handson project execution with continuous improvement of project processes, standards, and quality
Mentor and support team members through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaboration
Communicate project status, challenges, and progress clearly to internal stakeholders and customers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
5 + years' experience with programming Industrial controls, PLC's, HMI's and Industrial communication protocols
Formalized training and/or education in Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science or MIS
Preferred Qualifications
5 + years' experience with three-phase AC power system controls and automation
5 + years' experience with controls and automation of generators, energy storage systems, solar PV systems, protective relays, and switchgear
Thorough understanding of industrial communication protocols, primarily Modbus RTU/TCP and DNP3
Advanced technical understanding of power control philosophy in voltage-forming and voltage-following applications
Experience managing technical projects through the full lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, commissioning, close-out, and support
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
State-of-the-artfacility with an onsite gym, walking trails, cafe, freeparkingand manyemployeeactivities
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 intostorm-affected areas to repair generators
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.
Generac is committed to fair andequitablecompensation practices.The salary range for this role based in Fort Collins, Colorado is $115,000 USD- $155,000 USD. This compensation willultimately bein line with the location in which the position is filled.Final compensation for this role will bedeterminedbyvarious factorssuch as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills,certificationsand geographic location.This role is eligible for variablecompensationincludingshort-termand long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts,accruedpaid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits."
"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."