Senior Controls Engineer

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Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Overview

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 end‑to‑end—from sales handover through system development, commissioning, and ongoing operational support—while balancing hands‑on technical execution with process improvement and cross‑functional 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 customer‑facing, high‑pressure 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 on‑site 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 on‑site and remote startup and commissioning activities, including development and execution of commissioning test plans

• Provide high‑level technical support for in‑progress projects and operating microgrid systems, including triage and resolution of customer issues

• Partner cross‑functionally with Controls Engineering, Service, Commissioning, and Sales teams to deliver strong customer outcomes

• Balance hands‑on 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: 

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

• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities  

• 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 

• 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.