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Power System Controls Engineer

USA - IL East Peoria💼 Full-time💰 $100,300–$100,300🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, program, and commission control systems for low/medium voltage switchgear, generators, and microgrids to ensure reliable power distribution and synchronization.

Role type

Senior IC Power System Controls Engineer

Builds

Control schemes, PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and electrical designs for generator paralleling and microgrid systems

Domain

Power systems, industrial automation, electrical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming, SCADA development, electrical schematic design, generator synchronization, switchgear control, industrial communication protocols, AutoCAD Electrical, code compliance (NFPA/NEC/UL)

Preferred skills

UL certification knowledge, multi-platform PLC experience, HMI customization, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Modicon/Schneider Electric, Siemens, GE, Wonderware, Modbus, Canbus, AutoCAD Electrical

Responsibilities

Develop detailed electrical designs for switchgear and controls; create and modify PLC programs for generator paralleling; design power system control schemes including microgrid and SCADA; coordinate component specifications with suppliers; conduct design reviews for accuracy and code compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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