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.
• Follow customer specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Assist 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).