Power Generation Controls Engineer
$165k - $205k USD
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.
Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.
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Role Summary
The Power Generation Controls Design Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating activities related to generator controls, microgrid control systems, MV switchgear controls, Utility interconnection substation controls and associated integration with mission-critical data center environment. This role shall ensure that development of Basis of Design (BoD), controls functional specifications, design packages—spanning controls, electrical, communications, protection, and sequencing—are consistent, technically sound, and aligned across multiple stakeholders.
The engineer shall work closely with the Owner’s Engineer (OE), design engineers, OEMs, and cross-functional data center teams to drive design clarity, resolve conflicts, ensure constructibility, and maintain uniform controls standards across projects.
Travel: Ability to travel approximately 25% for customer meetings, company gatherings, and project sites.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $165k-$205k (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
Design Coordination & Technical Oversight
Serve as the primary technical coordinator for all BTM generation controls during the design phase of data center projects
Align design deliverables from the OE, EPC firms, consultants, and OEMs to ensure cohesive system architecture
Coordinate such things as requirements for validating generator controls and sequencing, paralleling logic, load-shed schemes, MV switchgear control philosophy, microgrid controller interactions, and communications networks
Manage design interface points between such things as:
Generators & MV switchgear
PLCs & supervisory control (SCADA/EPMS/BMS)
Utility interconnection & protection systems
Microgrid controllers & DER assets, e.g. BESS, PV, Fuel Cells.
Standards & Documentation Management
Develop standardized documents and maintain and enforce corporate controls standards, templates, and design guidelines across projects.
Review and refine control narratives, hardware selections, BoD, SOO, I/O lists, one-lines, network diagrams
Ensure designs meet uptime, redundancy, and black-start requirements for large-scale data centers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders particularly the OE and, cross-functional data center teams facilitating alignment on design intent, requirements, and technical decisions
Coordinate design review cycles, resolve discrepancies, and lead technical deep-dives with electrical engineering, operations, construction, and commissioning teams.
Engage OEMs, i.e. generator, switchgear, PLC, relay manufacturers, to clarify design requirements and coordinate custom controls integrations
Issue Resolution & Risk Mitigation
Identify design gaps, interface conflicts, or incompatible assumptions early in the design cycle and drive resolution
Develop mitigation strategies for risks associated with generator controls, EPMS/BMS integration, and microgrid or parallel operation schemes
Provide engineering judgment to guide design tradeoffs affecting reliability, safety, or operational performance
Commissioning Strategy Support
Interface with commissioning teams to ensure design packages support testability and system verification during FAT/SAT/IST
Ensure design outputs reflect future operational workflows and maintenance considerations
Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, controls, or a directly related discipline
7-10 years of verifiable experience with generator controls, microgrids, or mission-critical electrical systems
Deep familiarity with data center electrical topologies: MV distribution, UPS/STS systems, EPMS/BMS integration
Strong understanding of controls platforms such as Emerson, Foxboro, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, SEL RTAC, Woodward, ComAp and communication protocols like Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, GOOSE, IEC 61850
Experience coordinating design between multiple engineering disciplines and external stakeholders
Technical writing and design review skills
Ability to work fully remote with periodic travel for design workshops or key project milestones
Experience collaborating directly with Owner’s Engineer organizations.
Hyperscale data center experience (design, engineering, or commissioning)
Background in microgrid controls, BESS, and inverter-based power systems
Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent senior-level technical credentials. EIT or other qualification as a minimum required
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.