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Generac

Senior Controls Engineer – Switchgear

Generac

. Oversee development, execution and delivery of control systems projects for the switchgear market .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeEast Peoria • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $100,300 - $160,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design for low- and medium-voltage switchgear and control systems, including PLC programming and compliance with electrical codes. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to delivery while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingLow And Medium Voltage Power Systems DesignAutoCAD Or AutoCAD ElectricalElectrical Codes And Standards ComplianceGenerator Control Platforms Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Electrical DesignControl Systems DevelopmentAC And DC Schematics CreationBills Of Material ResearchPower System Control Schemes DesignHMI ProgrammingIndustrial Communication ProtocolsTroubleshooting Automated Control SystemsStartup CommissioningSimulation And Testing
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailTime ManagementAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
PLC Platforms (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Modicon/Schneider Electric, Siemens, GE)HMI Software (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Wonderware)ModbusCanbus
Industry Keywords
Switchgear MarketNFPANECUL891UL1558UL Medium VoltageUL508AGenerator SystemsATSMicrogrid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee development, execution and delivery of control systems projects for the switchgear market
  • Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings and correspondence
  • Develop detailed electrical designs for low- and medium-voltage switchgear and controls for systems controlling multiple generators and utility sources
  • Research and create Bills of Material
  • Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and as-built documents
  • Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify and approve component parts and assemblies
  • Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer, load management, generator, microgrid and SCADA controls
  • Create or modify PLC programs for generator paralleling switchgear
  • Modify template HMI programs to align with project-specific PLC programs
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC and UL
  • Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing, testing and product support
  • Complete design reviews for accuracy and completeness
  • Research and learn new technology applicable to projects
  • Train and mentor associates, provide technical assistance, and improve processes and standards
  • Perform startup commissioning, simulation and testing

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (i.e. Electrical or Mechanical) or related engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience with programming industrial controls, generator controls, PLCs, HMIs and industrial communication protocols
  • Experience implementing software used in 24x7 shop floor environments
  • Knowledge of low and medium voltage power systems design including grounding schemes
  • Knowledge of design of switchgear, ATS and generator systems, development of control system sequence of operations, installation plans and test plans
  • Knowledge of installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, PC controls, and distributed processing
  • Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
  • Experience creating drawings in AutoCad or AutoCad Electrical
  • Ability to own PLC programming from concept to delivery
  • Knowledge of multiple PLC platforms (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Modicon/Schneider Electric, Siemens, GE) and HMI software (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Wonderware) is required
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus and Canbus is required
  • Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage and UL508A) is required
  • Knowledge of multiple generator control platforms (Woodward, DeepSea, ComAp, DEIF) is required
  • Experience dealing with contractors, consultants, engineers and end users
  • Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail, time management, planning and adaptability in a deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to talk and hear, manipulate objects or controls, stand and walk, occasionally stoop, bend, reach above shoulders and lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to work in office and manufacturing shop environments
  • Occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives
  • Occasional travel