Critical Power Electrical Engineer - Generator Controls

Caterpillar; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to join the Electric Power Division, focusing on the design, development, and deployment of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems from concept through commissioning.

You will work both independently and with teams, identifying retrofit opportunities and driving projects across proposal, design, testing, and on-site support, including training and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years of equivalent experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities, define project scope, and support proposal development with Dealer and Factory teams.
• Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage generator paralleling control systems.
• Convert legacy PLC programs to current platforms and validate performance.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications using standard templates.
• Partner with CAD designers to produce wiring and assembly drawings.
• Perform technical risk assessment and support field performance of assigned projects.
• Provide technical support to AES Sales and Product Support Center teams, including escalation support.
• Submit project documentation, reports, and expenses in a timely manner.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance, troubleshooting, and system operation as needed.

Skills

Customer focus

Service excellence

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or BSEET

Tools

PLC systems

HMIs

SCADA/Distributed control

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to join the Electric Power Division, focusing on the design, development, and deployment of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems from concept through commissioning.

You will work both independently and with teams, identifying retrofit opportunities and driving projects across proposal, design, testing, and on-site support, including training and documentation.