Director of Controls - C&I Energy Systems
Energy Systems
Stany ZjednoczoneUmowa o pracęPełny etatOpublikowano 12 listopada 2026
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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.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
The Director of Controls Engineering will lead the development, integration, and scaling of Generac's Commercial and Industrial Energy Systems controls engineering organization.
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, this role will unify controls engineering capabilities across multiple locations, building a high-performing organization capable of delivering microgrid, energy management, BESS controls, grid interactive and distributed energy resource control platforms. This leader will drive both technical excellence and organizational growth while establishing common architectures, development methodologies, and engineering practices that enable scalable, secure, and reliable energy solutions.
This leader will be responsible for both tactical execution and strategic direction, ensuring successful delivery of current product development programs while shaping the controls technology roadmap required to support future growth. The role will drive architecture standardization, software development maturity, advanced validation capabilities, alignment with cybersecurity best practices, and organizational development.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power systems controls, energy management systems, utility integration, and software and controls product development with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing engineering teams and inspire innovation at scale.
Leadership Competencies
- Creates the Right Environment / Cares about people
- Builds high-performing engineering organizations with a culture of engineering rigor and customer focus.
- Develops future leaders and technical experts.
- Drives accountability and execution excellence.
- Influences across organizational boundaries.
- Champions continuous improvement and innovation.
Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Fort Collins, Colorado is $183,000 - $311,000 USD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.
“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.”
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 Director of Controls Engineering will lead the development, integration, and scaling of Generac's Commercial and Industrial Energy Systems controls engineering organization.
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, this role will unify controls engineering capabilities across multiple locations, building a high-performing organization capable of delivering microgrid, energy management, BESS controls, grid interactive and distributed energy resource control platforms. This leader will drive both technical excellence and organizational growth while establishing common architectures, development methodologies, and engineering practices that enable scalable, secure, and reliable energy solutions.
This leader will be responsible for both tactical execution and strategic direction, ensuring successful delivery of current product development programs while shaping the controls technology roadmap required to support future growth. The role will drive architecture standardization, software development maturity, advanced validation capabilities, alignment with cybersecurity best practices, and organizational development.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power systems controls, energy management systems, utility integration, and software and controls product development with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing engineering teams and inspire innovation at scale.
Leadership Competencies
- Creates the Right Environment / Cares about people
- Builds high-performing engineering organizations with a culture of engineering rigor and customer focus.
- Develops future leaders and technical experts.
- Drives accountability and execution excellence.
- Influences across organizational boundaries.
- Champions continuous improvement and innovation.
Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Fort Collins, Colorado is $183,000 - $311,000 USD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.
“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.”
