Electrical Engineer, Critical Power & Automation (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle (insurance, towing, &p

DoD SkillBridge eligible

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Electrical Power controls professional to design, implement, and commission generator paralleling and switchgear control systems. You will deliver automation solutions for complex power systems and work with cross-functional teams from concept through site deployment.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI work, legacy-to-current PLC migrations, and collaboration with CAD and sales teams. A BSEE or related degree is preferred, with 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC-based controls, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities, define project scope, and support proposals with Dealer/Factory teams.
• Design, program, test, and commission 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.
• Collaborate with CAD designers to produce wiring/assembly drawings.
• Provide technical risk assessment and field support for projects.

Skills

Automation and controls

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical problem solving

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Modicon/Schneider PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

HMI development tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Electrical Power controls professional to design, implement, and commission generator paralleling and switchgear control systems. You will deliver automation solutions for complex power systems and work with cross-functional teams from concept through site deployment.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI work, legacy-to-current PLC migrations, and collaboration with CAD and sales teams. A BSEE or related degree is preferred, with 2+ years of related experience.