Lead Controls Software Engineer

Description

You will lead and carry out the protection and control work on Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) projects.

You will oversee the design, validation, start-up and commissioning of protection and control for Fixed Series Capacitor (FSC) and Synchronous Condenser (SC) solutions in the company's FACTS line.

Based in Saratoga Springs, NY, you will join the controls software group for the company's FACTS business and lead control system design for synchronous condensers, which supply inertia and steady-state and dynamic support to the grid.

The role calls for deep power system controls knowledge, hands-on simulation and real-time testing in the lab and in the field, leading and mentoring engineers, and working directly with customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and rollout of control systems for FACTS equipment across generation, transmission and distribution.
• Take part in validating control systems and confirm they meet industry standards and regulations.
• Work with electrical engineers, software developers and project managers so control systems integrate smoothly.
• Write technical material: design specifications, test plans and user manuals.
• Model, simulate and analyse systems to refine control strategies and raise performance.
• Build and maintain code libraries for system software and HMI.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and support their growth.
• Diagnose and fix complex control system problems.
• Track new developments in control and power systems engineering.
• Contribute technical expertise and help write proposals for business development.
• Join Lean training and lead Lean initiatives.
• Lead problem-solving on field issues using Root Cause Analysis or Problem Solving Reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering or a related field.
• At least 4 years in control systems engineering, mainly on power transmission.
• Desired: strong grasp of control theory, power system dynamics and real-time control.
• Desired: proficiency with the company's control hardware family, its toolbox software and its SCADA package.
• Desired: familiarity with the company's excitation system line.
• Desired: expert-level PLC programming.
• Desired: experience with industrial or utility-grade protection relays and protective relay coordination.
• Desired: working knowledge of grid interconnection rules from NERC and FERC.
• Desired: strong analytical and strategic problem-solving.
• Desired: strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in teams.
• Desired: a record of leading and managing engineering projects to completion.
• Desired: ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic setting.

Conditions

Work on site at the FACTS office in Saratoga Springs, NY, 4 days a week. Remote work is not available for this role.

Travel about 20% of the time, including international trips, and follow the company's travel and tax rules.

Only candidates legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening will be hired.

Offers are conditional on passing a drug screen, where applicable.

Relocation assistance is provided.

For US-based roles, pay ranges from $98,400.00 to $164,000.00, with a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in some areas. Actual pay depends on experience, education and skill set.

Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

The posting will stay open for at least seven days after its October 26, 2026 posting date.

Shortlisted candidates face heightened security checks as directed by clients, since the work involves critical infrastructure.

Personal data is kept confidential under the company's data protection policies and used only for recruitment and security.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach service.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program for assessment, counseling and referral.
• Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
• The company may change, suspend or end its benefit plans at any time, and no one has a vested right to them.