Senior Electrical Engineer

Location/Remote: Onsite in Milford, OH 45150 (i.e., 5 days onsite/week); will offer 1 - 2 days remote/week after 30 days

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Full Time/Permanent

Compensation: Salary up to $140k + bonus (depending on experience)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the development of our large-scale generator systems. This role requires a versatile engineer who can excel in both electrical engineering and SCADA/PLC programming. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with C/C++, Simulink, and the integration of complex control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of large-scale generator systems (megawatt scale) focusing on efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Perform load analysis, fault studies, and risk assessments to ensure system performance and safety.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate generator systems into industrial or commercial power networks.
• Design, configure, and implement SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control of generator systems.
• Program and configure PLCs (specifically B&R) for generator control, integrating fuel, air, cooling, and pressure instrumentation.
• Develop control logic for managing fuel injection systems, air intake systems, cooling systems, and pressure monitoring devices to optimize generator operation.
• Ensure accurate control and synchronization between fuel supply, air flow, cooling rates, and pressure feedback for optimal system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC-related issues in real-time control, ensuring stable communication between all subsystems.
• Model and simulate electrical power systems, control algorithms, and the dynamic behavior of generator systems.
• Perform simulations to optimize control strategies for fuel, air, cooling, and pressure subsystems using Simulink.
• Utilize Ethernet-based protocols and CAN for communication between instrumentation, control systems, and remote monitoring stations.
• Create detailed technical documentation to support UL certification and other regulatory approvals.
• Lead on-site system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting, including SCADA-PLC integration and performance optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with specific experience in PLC integration, instrumentation, and SCADA systems for generator systems.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and commissioning generator systems in the megawatt range.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs such as B&R, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider Electric.
• Experience with SCADA communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP) and networking best practices.
• Hands-on experience with CAN (Controller Area Network) protocol for industrial applications, including real-time communication and control of machinery and devices.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Simulink for simulating and analyzing power systems, generator dynamics, and control algorithms.
• Expertise in integrating fuel systems, air systems, cooling systems, and pressure instrumentation into control strategies.
• Proficiency in designing and configuring control systems, including data acquisition, control logic, and HMI interfaces.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, specifically in PLC and instrumentation integration.
• Familiarity with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical for creating schematics and layouts.