Senior Project Engineer - Switchgear Automation

Rehlko•Kohler, WI

About The Position

Why Work at Rehlko Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! What We Offer At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide: Competitive compensation and benefits Work-life flexibility Recognition and rewards Development and career opportunities A safe and inclusive workplace Why You Will Love this Job BASIC FUNCTION As a key member of the automation team, the candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and testing PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) programs for moderately complex switchgear systems. The candidate will possess strong technical expertise in industrial automation.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
5 years of software development experience.
Experience in generating formal system requirements and specifications.
Understanding of good software design and documentation practices.
Experience working in a structured work environment.
Experience in software development processes and software version control.
Experience with PLC programming. Modicon Concept or Unity, Emerson Proficy Machine Edition, or Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation).
Experience with HMI programming. Iconics, Vijeo-Designer or similar.
Ability to work on and complete multiple tasks in a timely fashion
Experience with various communications protocols (e.g., RS-485, Modbus, J1939 CAN, TCP/IP).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize PLC programs for controlling switchgear and related equipment, including integration with protection, control, and monitoring systems.
Design and configure user-friendly HMIs for system control, monitoring, and diagnostics, ensuring intuitive interfaces and accurate representation of system parameters.
Work in a team environment to develop software requirements, architecture, and structure.
Work closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and field technicians to ensure smooth integration of PLC/HMI systems with switchgear, control panels, and other automation equipment.
Identify, track, and correct software defects.
Produce comprehensive documentation, including program code, HMI layouts, system configuration, and user manuals.
Assist in the commissioning of PLC/HMI systems at client sites, ensuring full functionality.
Review and markup design drawings, bills of materials and sequences of operations for switchgear control systems.
Work on special projects as dictated by the needs of the department.