Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is hiring a Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer to develop microgrid control solutions for customers across the U.S. to achieve energy savings, reduce greenhouse emissions, improve system resiliency, and realize energy independence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement Microgrid Control solutions consisting of Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Diesel/Natural Gas and Generators 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.
• Absorb and troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years of experience in power distribution controls applications.
• Understanding of Electric Power Systems.
• Understanding of Microgrid operations.
• Understanding of DERs (PV, BESS, and Generators).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and components (low voltage switchboards, low voltage switchgear, medium voltage switchgear).
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of Industrial Communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850).
• Knowledge of Automation Controller Programming (CODESYS, ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram).
• Experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition (Perspective).
• Experience with Automation Controllers, SCADA and industrial networks.
• Experience with multi-function protection relay based controls.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical topics to varying audiences of internal and external stakeholders.
• Field experience working on electrical distribution systems/equipment in commercial and industrial sites and knowledge of electrical safe work practices.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. In addition to salary, this role also offers paid overtime and a company vehicle. 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.