Senior Power Distribution Controls Engineer

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a **Senior Power Distribution Controls Engineer** to join our industry-leading team.

In this role, you’ll lead the execution of complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems.

You’ll work closely with customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that power critical infrastructure.

This is a remote position with up to 50% travel.

A company vehicle is provided!
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The expected annual salary range for this role is $83,000 - $122,000 a year.
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.
Our **Power Systems Controls (PSC)** group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems & Microgrid control solutions.

This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and switchgear controls related components.
**What you’ll do:**
+ 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.) & Microgrid control solutions consisting of Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Diesel/Natural gas generators.
+ Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
+ Select components and create bill of materials.
+ Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
+ Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
+ Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
+ Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
**Qualifications:**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years of controls experience or minimum 7 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
+ Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
+ Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ PE License.
+ Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850).
**Position Success Criteria:**
+ Available for travel & mobility up to 50% of the time.
+ 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.
+ 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.

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.
+ Has 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
+ Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
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**The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 31st.**
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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.

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