Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. You’ll work closely with customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that power critical infrastructure.

About the role

This is a hybrid role with approximately 50% travel throughout the Southeast Region of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Breaker Control Schemes, 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.).
• Quote general turnkey control schemes (analyze specifications, price all applicable labor and materials, write a proposed scope of work, etc.).
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems both onsite and remotely.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of experience working with PLC programming and power distribution controls experience OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience.
• Current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy).
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed on the job posting (no relocation offered). Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy, including role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications.
• Submit to periodic customer-required background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience with power system controls.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
• Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
• Knowledge of parts, part masters, bill of materials.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
• Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year, with paid overtime and a company vehicle.

Benefits

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. Specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.