EquipmentShare

Control Systems Engineer

EquipmentShare$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 3 years experience as a controls systems engineer or similar role
  • Experience with PLC-based control systems
  • Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, and Ethernet
  • Experience integrating control systems across multiple equipment types or platforms
  • Preferred familiarity with power generation, energy storage, load banks, climate control, and compressed air systems

Responsibilities

  • Integrate control systems across various power and energy management equipment
  • Develop standardized control approaches across multiple OEM platforms
  • Maintain consistency in behavior and logic structure among different equipment types
  • Develop and support PLC logic and HMI interfaces
  • Configure device communication using industrial protocols
  • Support implementation of control system upgrades across the fleet
  • Assist in translating equipment data into actionable information for operations

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  • Generous PTO plus paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Gym membership stipend and wellness programs
  • 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities
  • Company events such as food truck nights
Full Job Description
Control Systems Engineer

The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and standardization of control systems across EquipmentShare's Advanced Solutions fleet, including power generation, energy storage, load banks, electrical distribution, climate control, and compressed air systems. This role focuses on ensuring consistent and reliable control system performance across a mixed fleet of equipment by driving integration between control platforms, standardizing communication structures, and supporting interoperability between systems. The position supports both new equipment development and existing fleet optimization, with a strong emphasis on controls integration and system-level functionality.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Controls Integration & Standardization
    • Integrate control systems across generators, BESS, load banks, electrical distribution, climate control, and compressed air equipment
    • Support development of standardized control approaches across multiple OEM platforms
    • Ensure consistent behavior, logic structure, and interface expectations across equipment types
    • Develop and maintain sequence of operations for complex, multi-asset systems
    • Support system-level functionality including load coordination, staging, and response

    Controls Design & Implementation
    • Develop and support PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and control architectures
    • Configure communication between devices using industrial protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet-based systems, etc.)
    • Support implementation of control system upgrades and enhancements across the fleet
    • Assist in defining control requirements for new equipment and applications

    Modbus Mapping & Data Integration
    • Develop and maintain standardized Modbus maps across equipment platforms
    • Validate parameter consistency including naming, scaling, and structure
    • Support internal initiatives to define key parameters for monitoring and control
    • Work with internal teams and vendors to improve data accessibility and usability
    • Assist in translating equipment data into actionable information for operations

    Telemetry Support (T3 Integration)
    • Support integration of equipment into EquipmentShare's telematics platform (T3)
    • Assist in validating data points and communication reliability
    • Work with internal teams to troubleshoot data gaps and inconsistencies
    • Provide input to improve visibility, alarms, and reporting based on control system data

    Commissioning & Field Support
    • Support commissioning of control systems in both factory and field environments
    • Troubleshoot control, communication, and integration issues
    • Support system startup, testing, and validation
    • Assist with remote diagnostics and technical support

    Documentation & Technical Development
    • Develop control schematics, IO lists, and system architecture documentation
    • Create and maintain control narratives and functional descriptions
    • Define alarm, shutdown, and safety logic
    • Support development of internal standards and best practices

    Cross-Functional Support
    • Partner with Engineering, Fleet, and Operations on equipment performance and integration
    • Support Sales with technical input for complex, multi-system projects
    • Work with vendors to improve control system compatibility and integration
    • Assist in fleet optimization, reliability, and standardization initiatives
Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  • Generous PTO + paid holidays
  • 401(k) + company match
  • Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
  • Company events, food truck nights
  • 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year - give back to the community you call home
  • Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities
About You

You want to be part of a team that's not just changing an industry for the sake of change - we're transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you're excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We're looking for people who:
  • See challenges as opportunities
  • Embrace change and continuous improvement
  • Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day
Skills & Qualifications
    • Control System Integration
    • PLC Programming
    • Modbus Mapping and Data Structuring
    • Cross-Platform Controls Standardization
    • Power and Industrial Equipment Controls
    • Troubleshooting and Commissioning
    • System Integration
    • Data Validation and Normalization


    Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
    • At least 3 years experience as controlled systems engineer or equivalent work
    • Experience with PLC-based control systems
    • Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet-based systems)
    • Experience integrating control systems across multiple equipment types or platforms
    • Working knowledge of three-phase power systems
    • Experience with power generation, energy storage, load banks, climate control, or compressed air systems, preferred
    • Experience with telematics or remote monitoring platforms, preferred
    • Experience with data mapping, protocol translation, or system integration, preferred
    • Familiarity with commissioning and field startup environments, preferred
    • Experience working across mixed OEM equipment fleets, preferred


    Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
    • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites (up to 20%-40% travel).
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

About EquipmentShare

EquipmentShare is a construction technology solutions provider that helps contractors, manufacturers and equipment rental companies optimize their fleets and construction operations with technology-driven solutions. The company’s cloud-based platform and telematics hardware help track and manage equipment, preventative maintenance, and inventory. EquipmentShare also offers equipment rental services and is the largest contractor-focused equipment rental company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, and has offices in Kansas City, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas, and Nashville. EquipmentShare has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and was named to the Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups list in 2018.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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