Electrical Controls Engineer — Critical Power (Remote)

Caterpillar; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

HSA

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks an engineer to design, program, test, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation solutions for retrofit and new projects, working independently and with cross‑functional teams across sites.

A BSEE or BSEET (or equivalent) is preferred, with PLC and HMI experience, the ability to read electrical schematics, and strong customer focus. This remote, travel‑heavy role includes a phone allowance and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Customer focus and satisfaction should guide decisions and solutions.
• Service excellence and ability to deliver quality customer service.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.

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
• 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
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics reading

Power systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks an engineer to design, program, test, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation solutions for retrofit and new projects, working independently and with cross‑functional teams across sites.

A BSEE or BSEET (or equivalent) is preferred, with PLC and HMI experience, the ability to read electrical schematics, and strong customer focus. This remote, travel‑heavy role includes a phone allowance and a company vehicle.