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About the Role

The Controls Engineer serves as a valuable member of 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 Controls Engineer contributes to team performance by collaborating with peers, supporting knowledge sharing, and helping evolve project execution standards and processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for advanced microgrid control system projects from sales handover through commissioning and ongoing support
Lead on-site 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 high-level technical support for in-progress 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 hands-on project execution with continuous improvement of project processes, standards, and quality
Partner cross-functionally 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

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
2+ years experience with three-phase AC power generation
2+ years experience programming industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs
5+ years experience with three-phase AC power system controls and automation
5+ years experience with power generation (reciprocating engine and inverter based synchronizing, paralleling, and load-sharing, energy storage systems)
5+ years experience with communications protocols (Modbus, DNP3, CAN 2.0A/B, J1939 CANbus)
5+ years experience with programming languages (IEC 61131, Python, REST API)
5+ years experience with programming (Codesys, ClearSCADA, PLC)
5+ years experience with electrical design codes (UL 508A, NEC, NEMA)
Advanced technical understanding of power control philosophy in voltage-forming and voltage-following applications
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 driver’s 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

Skills

Three-phase AC power generation
Programming industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs
Three-phase AC power system controls and automation
Power generation
Reciprocating engine and inverter based synchronizing, paralleling, and load-sharing
Energy storage systems
Modbus
DNP3
CAN 2.0A/B
J1939 CANbus
IEC 61131
Python
REST API
Codesys
ClearSCADA
PLC programming
UL 508A
NEC
NEMA
Power control philosophy in voltage-forming and voltage-following applications
Technical communication
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Troubleshooting skills
Attention to detail
Customer success focus
Self-motivation
Self-direction
Learning agility
Teaching ability
Improvement focus
Renewable energy passion
Electrification passion
English fluency
Driver's license
Passport
International travel
Lifting 50 lbs
Using common hand tools
Working safely around electrical equipment
Physical stamina (sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, climbing)

Location

Fort Collins

Work Type

Onsite
Travel

Experience Level

2+ years experience
5+ years experience

Education Level

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Salary/Compensations

$93,500 - $140,200 CAD

Benefits

Variable compensation
Short-term incentives
Long-term incentives

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.