“I have always had a passion for renewable energy; Kleinschmidt matches that passion and brings it to industry. It’s refreshing to be in a place where hydropower, technical expertise, and caring about people and the environment all get to be priorities.”
David Silver specializes in power system automation, real‑time control engineering, and operational reliability for large-scale electric utility and hydroelectric environments. He is experienced in leading complex modernization efforts, developing automatic generation control solutions, and designing secure SCADA and PLC‑based control systems that support reliable grid operations. David has supported major federal power programs at the Bonneville Power Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he delivered AGC integration for the Western Energy Imbalance Market, modernized hydroelectric control systems across multiple projects, and advanced cybersecurity and operational standards. His background also includes software product management, giving him a unique blend of technical depth, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration in mission-critical energy systems.
He also extends his dedication to the power engineering field outside of work through active volunteer service and leadership roles within IEEE.