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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. - **Company:** GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS INC - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Modbus, Systems Development Life Cycle, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Information Technology, Process Control Systems - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c96cff923997189c ## About the Role * 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, * 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 ## Description 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. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? 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 can be based anywhere in US or Canada and includes 30-40% 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 ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Unlocking Value from Data: The Key to Smarter Business Decisions-](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1367-unlocking-value-from-data-the-key-to-smarter-business-decisions) - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Monoliths: A love story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/164-monoliths-a-love-story) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers)