Senior Controls Engineer - Power Generation

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3 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Utilities
The Role
Lead controls engineering for power generation: specify, develop, and improve control systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI/Codesys), integrate telemetry and supervisory systems, define best practices and safety instrumented systems, produce technical and functional specifications, and support product adaptation and commercial optimization.
Summary Generated by Built In

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Senior Controls Engineer where you will be responsible for supporting development of control systems and strategies for the effective, efficient, and safe operation of power generators You will also be supporting development of control systems and strategies for the effective, efficient, and safe operation of power generators, integration to supervisory systems.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do:

  • Represent the controls systems subject matter expert (SME) for Powergen Product function and the wider group.

  • Have technical responsibility for the specification, development and continuous improvement of the control systems and technologies that support Aggreko remote monitoring and diagnostic functions.

  • Define best engineering practice for the Controls discipline and requirements for compliance with relevant national and international standards and legislation.

  • Creation of technical specifications, functional design specifications and test procedures for control systems.

  • Hold the technical authority for the identification and provision of safety instrumented systems, including process development.

  • Ensure that controls systems are selected, engineered and packaged to meet diverse applications and environments, considering efficiency, reliability, maintainability, flexibility, and total costs of ownership.

  • Develop existing controls systems to achieve operating/manufacturing improvements and meet new market needs, including adapting products for different applications and business sectors.

  • Work closely with internal and external customers to arrive at engineering specifications that optimize the commercial potential of new and existing products, exploiting available technologies.

You are: 

  • Engineering degree, preferably Mechanical

  • Experience: Minimum 7 years professional experience as a Controls Engineer with Powergen industry-specific knowledge.

  • Excellent understanding of Product and application design within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment; Generator design standards and considerations; Generator control systems and applications; HMI and Codesys application development; Telemetry systems and configuration; NPD Processes and fast-track development programs.

  • Familiarity with industry-available control platforms (DSE, DI.ANE, Deif, Comap, Woodward, GAC, etc.) is advantageous.

  • In-depth and up-to-date understanding of control system technologies (telemetry, PLC, SCADA) with experience managing deployed solutions.

  • Experience in identification and design of Safety Instrumented Systems.

What you’ll get:

  • Full-time role based in Pune, India

  • Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits

  • Continuous learning and career development opportunities

  • A safety-first culture where your team’s wellbeing is paramount

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Skills Required

  • Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical)
  • Minimum 7 years professional experience as a Controls Engineer with power generation industry knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of generator design standards, generator control systems and applications
  • HMI and Codesys application development experience
  • Experience with telemetry systems and configuration, PLC and SCADA technologies
  • Experience identifying and designing Safety Instrumented Systems
  • Familiarity with industry control platforms (DSE, DI.ANE, Deif, Comap, Woodward, GAC)

Aggreko Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aggreko and has not been reviewed or approved by Aggreko.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, and an EAP, with wellness incentives highlighted. Practical extras like company‑paid safety gear further support frontline roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off options include paid holidays and PTO, plus two paid volunteer days in North America. This expands leave beyond standard vacation.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive programs include annual bonus opportunities and role‑linked earnings that can materially lift take‑home pay in certain months or seasons. Field and sales contexts, as well as overtime eligibility, can enhance total compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Glasgow
7,898 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

Welcome to the Aggreko LinkedIn page. As the global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, we enable our customers to achieve their goals through a range of innovative, flexible, class-leading modular solutions. Utilising the latest technologies, we combine innovative thinking with our sector knowledge to deliver the best results; where, when and for as long as needed. Are you thinking about a career at Aggreko? Working at Aggreko is more than just a job. We care about the people who work with us and want to ensure that our employees have a fulfilling career, work in a safe environment, are happy and share our values. We encourage all our employees to expand their skills and knowledge, so you are able to grow and become the future of our business. We welcome employees from all backgrounds, disciplines and abilities, to assist us in achieving our global goals. So are you ready to join a team of great people? Get in touch

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