Electrical Engineer, Critical Power & Generator Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

HSA

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, implement, and commission automation and generator control projects. You will work on retrofit and new systems, including PLC, HMI, and wiring schemes, across cross-functional teams in a travel-heavy role.

The position requires a BSEE/BSEET or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of power systems, and the ability to read schematics. Aimed at remote-based US candidates with 35–50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with automation and controls including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

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.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and system operation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Power systems

Field troubleshooting

Education

BSEE or BSEET preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, implement, and commission automation and generator control projects. You will work on retrofit and new systems, including PLC, HMI, and wiring schemes, across cross-functional teams in a travel-heavy role.

The position requires a BSEE/BSEET or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of power systems, and the ability to read schematics. Aimed at remote-based US candidates with 35–50% travel.