Electrical Controls Engineer – Critical Power (Remote)

Caterpillar Inc.; North Dakota; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to design, develop, and implement automation and control solutions for generator switchgear systems in the Electric Power Division.

You will lead retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning, with travel required, and coordinate with dealers and factory teams. Responsibilities include design, programming, testing, and commissioning, converting legacy PLCs, and developing PLC/HMI applications while reading schematics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and DCS.
• Knowledge of power systems, switchgear, ATS, and generator systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities 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.
• Perform technical risk assessment and support field performance of projects.
• Submit project documentation, reports, and expenses in a timely manner.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and operation.

Skills

Automation & controls

PLC systems

HMI development

Power systems knowledge

Schematic reading

Education

BSEE / BSEET or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to design, develop, and implement automation and control solutions for generator switchgear systems in the Electric Power Division.

You will lead retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning, with travel required, and coordinate with dealers and factory teams. Responsibilities include design, programming, testing, and commissioning, converting legacy PLCs, and developing PLC/HMI applications while reading schematics and