Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. This is a remote position with up to 25% travel throughout the Gulf Region. A company vehicle is provided!

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Generator Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Generator Paralleling Switchgear etc.)
• Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Aid with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems both onsite and remotely.
• Mentor and assist less experienced engineers as-needed.
• Manage project financials, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain project schedules.

Qualifications

• Required (Basic): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum 7 years of power distribution controls experience OR Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of power distribution controls experience.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree with a Power Systems Concentration, PE License, Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850).
• Skills: Possess and maintains an active and valid driver’s license, Available for travel up to 25%, Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter, Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings, Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc., Knowledge and understanding of protection relays-based monitoring and control systems.

Benefits

The role also offers paid overtime. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.