Electrical Controls Engineer - Critical Power Systems (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Phone allowance + company vehicle

Job summary

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division seeks a qualified engineer to deliver automation and control solutions for generator switchgear systems. You will lead design, programming, testing, and commissioning of LV/MV control systems, collaborating with dealers and factories to retrofit and implement new projects.

Candidates should have a BSEE or BSEET or equivalent, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with automation and controls for power systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 35–50% and work in a customer-facing engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities and support proposal development with Dealer and Factory teams.
• Design, programming, testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage generator 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Customer focus

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC-based systems

HMIs

Distributed control systems

Job description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, "you\'re" joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don\'t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Join Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division supporting the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. In this role, you will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working both independently and collaboratively to execute retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning.

• 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


• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

• Customer Focus: Working knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.


• Service Excellence: Working knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.


• Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; Experience working cross-functionally with engineers, contractors, consultants, and end users


• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems


• Basic power knowledge and ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints


• PLC experience with one or more: Valid driver\'s license and ability to meet background, drug, and medical requirements


• Knowledge of power systems, including switchgear, ATS, and generator systems


• Remote (U.based) with a travel requirement of 35-50%


• Salaried exempt position with overtime eligibility


• ~ Phone allowance included, and company vehicle provided (includes insurance, towing, personal use)


• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

89,210.00 - $133,810.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*


• ~ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*


• ~Health Savings Account (HSA)*


• ~ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*


• ~ Employee Assistance Program*


• ~ Incentive bonus*


• ~ Disability benefits


• ~ Life Insurance


• ~ Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.