Controls Engineer II

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The Controls Engineer serves as a valuable member of the Generac Microgrid Controls Team. This role owns projects endtoendfrom sales handover through system development commissioning and ongoing operational supportwhile 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 addition to project delivery the Controls Engineer contributes to team performance by collaborating with 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
• Lead onsite and remote startup and commissioning activities including development and execution of commissioning test plans
• Develop energy resource drivers (including power meters protective relays generator controllers PV inverters energy storage inverters battery management systems wind turbines weather stations etc.)
• Develop test and deploy control algorithms
• Conduct system functionality testing commissioning troubleshooting and reporting
• Provide highlevel technical support for inprogress projects and operating microgrid systems including triage and resolution of customer issues
• Create studies reports specifications requirements estimates electrical drawings one-line diagrams and equipment layouts
• Balance handson project execution with continuous improvement of project processes standards and quality
• Partner crossfunctionally with Controls Engineering Service Commissioning and Sales teams to deliver strong customer outcomes
• 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
• 2 years experience with power generation
• 2 years experience programming industrial controls PLCs HMIs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years experience with three-phase AC power system controls and automation
• 5 years experience with the following:
  • Power generation experience (reciprocating engine and inverter based synchronizing paralleling and load-sharing energy storage systems)
  • Communications protocols (Modbus DNP3 CAN 2.0A/B J1939 CANbus)
  • Programming languages (IEC 61131 Python REST API)
  • Programming experience (Codesys ClearSCADA PLC)
  • Electrical design codes (UL 508A NEC NEMA)
• Advanced technical understanding of power control philosophy in voltage-forming and voltage-following applications

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Ability to convey complex ideas and issues in a clear concise and understandable manner
• Outstanding analytical organizational and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail passion for excellence and commitment to customer success
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn teach and improve
• Passion for renewable energy and electrification
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (verbally and written)
• Valid drivers license and passport
• Ability to travel internationally including remote locations in third-world countries
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. safely
• Ability to use common hand tools safely
• Ability and knowledge to work safely around electrical equipment at various voltage levels
• Ability to sit stand walk reach kneel ascent/descend stairs and ladders
• Ability to communicate verbally to small or large audiences

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is based in Colorado is $89200 to $132600 USD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives.

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.