Electrical Controls Engineer - Critical Power Automation

Caterpillar; Fulton (MS); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle provided (insurance, T

Travel generous compensation

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks a generator control systems engineer to deliver automation and control solutions for power systems, from concept through commissioning.

You will design, program, test, and commission LV/MV generator paralleling controls, convert legacy PLCs, develop PLC/HMI applications, and produce wiring diagrams with CAD teammates. This role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Eng (preferred) and 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet background, drug, and medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities, define project scope, and support proposal development with Dealer and Factory teams.
• Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of LV/MV 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.
• Provide technical support to AES Sales and Product Support Center teams.

Skills

Customer focus

Service excellence

Technical excellence

Education

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

Tools

Modicon/Schneider PLCs

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

GE

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks a generator control systems engineer to deliver automation and control solutions for power systems, from concept through commissioning.

You will design, program, test, and commission LV/MV generator paralleling controls, convert legacy PLCs, develop PLC/HMI applications, and produce wiring diagrams with CAD teammates. This role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Eng (preferred) and 2+ years of related experience.