Electrical Engineer – Critical Power & Automation (Remote)

Caterpillar; South Dakota; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a role within its Electric Power Division to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading design, programming, testing, and commissioning from concept through to startup.

Responsibilities include converting legacy PLC programs, developing PLC/HMI applications, and collaborating with CAD on wiring drawings, with travel up to 50% and a salary-exempt structure.

Qualifications

• Customer focus: align customer needs with solutions and create customized customer outcomes.
• Service excellence: meet or exceed customer expectations with quality service.
• Technical excellence: knowledge of technology and cross-functional collaboration.
• 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.
• Knowledge of power systems, including switchgear, ATS, and generator systems.
• Remote (U.S.-based) with a travel requirement of 35-50%.
• Salaried exempt position with overtime eligibility.
• Phone allowance included, and company vehicle provided (insurance, towing, personal use).
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

Skills

Customer focus

Service excellence

Technical excellence

Automation & controls

Power schematics

PLC experience

Power systems

Travel willingness

Salaried exempt

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Relocation not available

Education

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

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a role within its Electric Power Division to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading design, programming, testing, and commissioning from concept through to startup.

Responsibilities include converting legacy PLC programs, developing PLC/HMI applications, and collaborating with CAD on wiring drawings, with travel up to 50% and a salary-exempt structure.