Power System Controls Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

Location: USA - IL East Peoria Bldg A; salary ranges are also listed for Fort Collins, CO and Denver, CO. The role involves office and manufacturing shop work with occasional travel.

Salary: $100,300–$160,500 for East Peoria, IL; $135,000–$178,000 for Fort Collins, CO and Denver, CO.

Company

hirify.global develops power generation, control, and energy resilience solutions for homes and businesses.

What you will do

• Develop electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, component layouts, and one-line diagrams for low- and medium-voltage switchgear and generator control systems.
• Design and implement transfer, load management, generator, microgrid, and SCADA control schemes.
• Create and modify PLC programs for generator paralleling switchgear and adapt HMI programs to project-specific requirements.
• Research components, prepare bills of materials, and coordinate specifications and approvals with purchasing and suppliers.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, testing, and product support teams, including design reviews and commissioning.
• Improve engineering standards and mentor associates while coordinating with contractors, consultants, engineers, and end users.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience programming industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience implementing software in 24x7 shop-floor environments and working with automated control systems.
• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power systems, switchgear, ATS, generator synchronization, grounding schemes, and control sequences.
• Required knowledge of multiple PLC and HMI platforms, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Modicon/Schneider Electric, Siemens, GE, and Wonderware, plus Modbus and CAN bus.
• Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of applicable electrical codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL requirements.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage, and UL508A standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across engineering, manufacturing, testing, purchasing, suppliers, and product support.
• Operate in both office and manufacturing shop environments.
• Handle physical activities including standing, walking, manipulating controls, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work on projects supporting resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems.