Principal Engineer at Generac in North Billerica, MA | Kablio

Role

Description

compliance design

regulatory whitepapers

safety integration

fire mitigation

standards liaison

cross‑team collaboration

Define and maintain compliance design guidelines and checklists for battery packs, modules, and complete ESS.
Prepare technical white papers and provide input to regulatory initiatives.
Act as design-for-compliance lead, ensuring safety and compliance requirements are integrated into products from concept through production.
Anticipate and influence regulatory changes to ensure standards support innovation while maintaining safety.
Provide expertise on fire mitigation strategies, protective circuits, insulation systems, and safety-critical components.
Communicate upcoming changes, impacts, and risk mitigation strategies internally across engineering and product teams.
Represent the company in standards committees and regulatory working groups (UL, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, NEC, NERC CIP, etc.).
Partner with R&D, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to embed UL, IEC, NFPA, and IEEE requirements into architecture, schematics, BOMs, and design reviews.

Requirements

ul 9540

iec 62619

bsee

12+ years

product compliance

mentoring

Demonstrated ability to connect regulatory requirements with system-level design decisions
Deep knowledge of UL, IEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NEC standards for energy storage and generation systems.
Deep knowledge of ESS standards, including:
ESS & Hybrid Systems: UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 9540A/B, UL 1741, UL 2941, UL 6200, NFPA 855, NEC, IEEE 1547
Strong communication skills, with ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical design guidance.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Minimum BSEE. MS or PhD preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
12+ years of experience in product compliance and certification
Prior experience mentoring engineers strongly preferred.
International & Transport: IEC 62619, IEC 62933, UN 38.3
Demonstrated experience engaging with standards committees and certification bodies.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$4.3B Revenue

Annual Income

The company generates over $4.3 billion in revenue annually.

80% US Share

Backup Power Dominance

The company dominates the backup power market, holding about 80% of the US share.

It began by engineering affordable home standby generators and built its first engine tailored for generator use.
Its portfolio spans portable units, residential standby systems, large commercial/industrial generators, light towers, power washers, battery storage, and smart-home energy devices.
Typical projects include outfitting homes for outage resilience, powering construction sites with mobile generators, and deploying microgrid and natural gas generator solutions for commercial clients.
Innovations include the PWRcell home energy storage line, integration of EV charging and remote monitoring via Mobile Link and Concerto software platforms.

Culture + Values

Generac Gives: a commitment to being a good neighbor and corporate citizen where employees live and work.
Focus areas include education (especially STEM for underserved youth), first responders, disaster preparedness, veterans & military families, community volunteerism, energy conservation, and clean-energy education & innovation.
Employee-enabled giving: all full-time employees receive volunteer time off and access to small grants for charities they're involved with.
Hyper-local impact: philanthropic focus centered on locations where facilities and employees are based.
Powering Up Education: employees engage in STEM outreach through classrooms, learning events, and facility tours.
Generac Volunteers: organized teams participate in activities such as food sorting, shelter refurbishment, and STEM mentoring.
Generac Community Spirit Awards: recognizing the most active volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Environment + Sustainability

$440 M investment

Solar + Battery Initiative

The company is investing up to $440 million in a Puerto Rico solar and battery initiative to power 40,000 homes.

$50 M awarded

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Received a $50 million award from the DOE's GRIP program to implement clean-energy microgrids at approximately 100 California water-utility sites, with at least 55% located in disadvantaged communities.

55% in disadvantaged communities

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Implementing clean-energy microgrids at 100 California water-utility sites, with a focus on serving at least 55% in disadvantaged communities.

409 kW solar

Net-Zero Microgrid

Supported a net-zero microgrid at Hotel Marcel, featuring a 409 kW solar installation and 1,012 kWh storage capacity.

Partnership with DOE on Puerto Rico solar + battery initiative (up to $440 M investment for 40,000 homes)
Awarded $50 M (via DOE GRIP) for clean-energy microgrids at ~100 California water-utility sites, at least 55% in disadvantaged communities
Supported microgrid at Hotel Marcel (net-zero, 409 kW solar, 1,012 kWh storage)
Distributing zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell generators in North America via partnership with EODev
Generac Mobile® lighting towers reduce fuel consumption by up to 75% vs. traditional models via hybrid/battery and LED innovation
Net-zero target not explicitly stated in publicly available sources

Inclusion & Diversity

The 2023 ESG report notes ESG integration but includes no specific DEI goals or gender breakdown.
Public materials provide no data on female/male workforce percentages, leadership gender representation, diversity recruitment, or retention metrics.
Neither generac.com nor LinkedIn pages disclose strategic DEI targets or outcomes.

Articles

Careers at Generac

Products

Residential Solutions

Role

Description

compliance design

regulatory whitepapers

safety integration

fire mitigation

standards liaison

cross‑team collaboration

Define and maintain compliance design guidelines and checklists for battery packs, modules, and complete ESS.
Prepare technical white papers and provide input to regulatory initiatives.
Act as design-for-compliance lead, ensuring safety and compliance requirements are integrated into products from concept through production.
Anticipate and influence regulatory changes to ensure standards support innovation while maintaining safety.
Provide expertise on fire mitigation strategies, protective circuits, insulation systems, and safety-critical components.
Communicate upcoming changes, impacts, and risk mitigation strategies internally across engineering and product teams.
Represent the company in standards committees and regulatory working groups (UL, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, NEC, NERC CIP, etc.).
Partner with R&D, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to embed UL, IEC, NFPA, and IEEE requirements into architecture, schematics, BOMs, and design reviews.

Requirements

ul 9540

iec 62619

bsee

12+ years

product compliance

mentoring

Demonstrated ability to connect regulatory requirements with system-level design decisions
Deep knowledge of UL, IEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NEC standards for energy storage and generation systems.
Deep knowledge of ESS standards, including:
ESS & Hybrid Systems: UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 9540A/B, UL 1741, UL 2941, UL 6200, NFPA 855, NEC, IEEE 1547
Strong communication skills, with ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical design guidance.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Minimum BSEE. MS or PhD preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
12+ years of experience in product compliance and certification
Prior experience mentoring engineers strongly preferred.
International & Transport: IEC 62619, IEC 62933, UN 38.3
Demonstrated experience engaging with standards committees and certification bodies.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$4.3B Revenue

Annual Income

The company generates over $4.3 billion in revenue annually.

80% US Share

Backup Power Dominance

The company dominates the backup power market, holding about 80% of the US share.

It began by engineering affordable home standby generators and built its first engine tailored for generator use.
Its portfolio spans portable units, residential standby systems, large commercial/industrial generators, light towers, power washers, battery storage, and smart-home energy devices.
Typical projects include outfitting homes for outage resilience, powering construction sites with mobile generators, and deploying microgrid and natural gas generator solutions for commercial clients.
Innovations include the PWRcell home energy storage line, integration of EV charging and remote monitoring via Mobile Link and Concerto software platforms.

Culture + Values

Generac Gives: a commitment to being a good neighbor and corporate citizen where employees live and work.
Focus areas include education (especially STEM for underserved youth), first responders, disaster preparedness, veterans & military families, community volunteerism, energy conservation, and clean-energy education & innovation.
Employee-enabled giving: all full-time employees receive volunteer time off and access to small grants for charities they're involved with.
Hyper-local impact: philanthropic focus centered on locations where facilities and employees are based.
Powering Up Education: employees engage in STEM outreach through classrooms, learning events, and facility tours.
Generac Volunteers: organized teams participate in activities such as food sorting, shelter refurbishment, and STEM mentoring.
Generac Community Spirit Awards: recognizing the most active volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Environment + Sustainability

$440 M investment

Solar + Battery Initiative

The company is investing up to $440 million in a Puerto Rico solar and battery initiative to power 40,000 homes.

$50 M awarded

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Received a $50 million award from the DOE's GRIP program to implement clean-energy microgrids at approximately 100 California water-utility sites, with at least 55% located in disadvantaged communities.

55% in disadvantaged communities

Clean-Energy Microgrids

Implementing clean-energy microgrids at 100 California water-utility sites, with a focus on serving at least 55% in disadvantaged communities.

409 kW solar

Net-Zero Microgrid

Supported a net-zero microgrid at Hotel Marcel, featuring a 409 kW solar installation and 1,012 kWh storage capacity.

Partnership with DOE on Puerto Rico solar + battery initiative (up to $440 M investment for 40,000 homes)
Awarded $50 M (via DOE GRIP) for clean-energy microgrids at ~100 California water-utility sites, at least 55% in disadvantaged communities
Supported microgrid at Hotel Marcel (net-zero, 409 kW solar, 1,012 kWh storage)
Distributing zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell generators in North America via partnership with EODev
Generac Mobile® lighting towers reduce fuel consumption by up to 75% vs. traditional models via hybrid/battery and LED innovation
Net-zero target not explicitly stated in publicly available sources

Inclusion & Diversity

The 2023 ESG report notes ESG integration but includes no specific DEI goals or gender breakdown.
Public materials provide no data on female/male workforce percentages, leadership gender representation, diversity recruitment, or retention metrics.
Neither generac.com nor LinkedIn pages disclose strategic DEI targets or outcomes.

Articles

Careers at Generac

Products

Residential Solutions