Lead Power Systems 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 position can be based out of multiple locations in the Southeast Region: Birmingham, AL; Deerfield Beach or Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Louisville, KY; Asheville, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC; Charleston, Columbia, Greenwood, or Spartanburg, SC; Nashville or Knoxville, TN. This is a hybrid position with up to 35% travel throughout the Southeast 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.
• Manage project financials, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain project schedules.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• 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.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• PE License.
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850).

Position Criteria

• 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.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Strong computer literacy - Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills.