Development Program: Power System Controls Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Toolkit and phone

Tuition assistance

Leads program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation invites graduates to join its Early Career Programs in the United States, focusing on power distribution and automation. You’ll gain real-world experience in designing, building, and commissioning control systems for critical infrastructure, guided by mentors and seasoned engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on PLC programming, HMI and power monitoring, and a structured development curriculum to prepare you for technical and leadership paths within Eaton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with graduation before August 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA 2.8
• Internship/co-op or 3 months experience in machines/large equipment
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration or CPT/OPT plans
• Must relocate within the United States and have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs and develop control schemes.
• Deploy power transfer and control logic (Main-Tie-Main, load shedding, breaker control).
• Validate systems with metering, PLC/HMI, relays, and protection.
• Support customer startup and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical/Power systems knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

GPA 2.8 minimum

Tools

HMI software

Power monitoring software

Modbus

OPC

Ethernet/TCP-IP networking

Windows & databases

Job description

We make what matters work.

You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Career Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Career Programs apart:

• Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.
• Global Perspectives: Diverse work locations and comprehensive customer portfolios are a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.
• Role Exploration: Gain insight into various careers within Eaton through extensive services that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable power systems at every stage.
• Strategic Networking: Benefit from networking and mentorship opportunities within one of North America's largest and most experienced power distribution service organizations.
• Tangible Learning: See firsthand how Eaton is powering the future of Power Distribution through real world application and customer service.
• In a Power System Controls role, you’ll develop automation and control solutions for systems powering critical infrastructure, from concept through commissioning. You’ll work on complex control architectures and real-world applications, building technical expertise in programming, system design, and implementation.

It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 with a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.

What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

Eaton's Electrical Services & Systems team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system’s life cycle—whether it’s design, build, or support. Our services integrate and optimize the elements of a power system to make sure it’s aligned with business goals. We can help keep your power system safe, efficient, reliable, and up-to-date.

The Power Systems Solution group is a full-service systems integrator with the capabilities to integrate the necessary equipment and technologies, to provide a complete, power automation solution. This team of engineers and technicians brings extensive skills and experiences with a variety of leading HMI software packages enabling us to design graphically rich, easy-to-use operator interfaces that take advantage of the latest standalone or web-based technologies. Our experience transcends a multitude of equipment manufacturers, software packages, and network architectures, including all major OEMs HMI’s and components. We offer single point responsibility, a high level of engineering and systems integration expertise, and a unified focus on cost effective solutions, seamless integration, HMI development, energy management tools, and professional turnkey system design and implementation.

In this role, you will:

• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Write and deploy complex power transfer and other control schemes including Main-Tie-Main transfer schemes, load shedding/ peak shaving schemes, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development, and generator control.
• Validate system contains proper controls, metering and monitoring. Controls include Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc. per approved drawing package while in factory setting.
• Support customer-facing system startup and commissioning efforts.

This role is designed to prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a new engineer, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of instructor-led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses, and on-the-job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career.

Team Benefits:

• Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for premium pay and travel premiums
• Career growth, mentorship and safety training
• Company vehicle, toolkit, and phone
• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning
• Leads program with bonus pay
• Opportunities across 32 service branches

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August of 2027
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent 3 months of experience in a technician or maintenance role working on or with machines, vehicles or large equipment
• 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 H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in technical engineering (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering) from an accredited institution
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Prior work experience within the electrical/power industry
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
• Experience programming PLCs
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Location will be in one of five major regions within the United States (i.e. Central, Northeast, Southeast, Gulf and West regions); typically in or near a major U.S. city.
• This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires current, unrestricted valid driver's along with an acceptable driving record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire and are subject to checks thereafter.
• 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.
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
• Must have the ability to work variable hours, including nights & weekends, and travel within the district/state/region/country based on customer requirements.
• This position requires you to drive an Eaton vehicle.
• Must be able and willing to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) non-CDL qualification and comply with all DOT regulatory requirements, if required.
• Practices electrical safety measures.
• Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels.
• Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP.
• Strong computer skills required with Windows Operating Systems and Databases.
• Intermediate Networking skills including the ability to troubleshoot network hardware and interfaces, including Ethernet and Fiber
• Knowledge of power quality meters, trip units, protective relays and UPS
• Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers, salespeople, and other team members on a technical level.
• 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

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