Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is hiring a Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer! In this role, you’ll develop microgrid control solutions for customers across the U.S to achieve energy savings, reduce greenhouse emissions, improve system resiliency and realize energy independence. As part of our field‑focused engineering team, our anticipated travel for the role is 35% to support project execution and system commissioning.

Responsibilities

• design, develop, test, implement and commission Microgrid Control solutions consisting of Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Diesel/Natural Gas and Generators for our customers, using Automation Controllers, HMI’s, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM’s.
• work independently on assigned project tasks with support and guidance from the Program Manager and other Microgrid Controls team members.
• work with multiple Eaton business groups as part of a project execution team to deliver a complete Microgrid power system solution while ensuring the project is delivered on-schedule and within budget.
• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Automation Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Microgrid applications.
• Follow customers, drawings and specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.
• Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Review DER vendor submittals and coordinate control requirements with vendors.
• Collaborate with other Eaton business groups to ensure Microgrid solution meets design intent.
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.

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