Electrical Engineer, Critical Power Systems (Remote + Travel)

Caterpillar; Salem (NH); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a remote-based Electrical Automation Engineer within the Electric Power Division to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear automation solutions.

You will deliver retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning, working both independently and with cross-functional teams. You will analyze retrofit opportunities, develop robust PLC and HMI applications, and collaborate with CAD for wiring drawings while providing technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and power system knowledge.
• Remote (U.S.-based) with travel 35–50%.

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

Automation & controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Schematics reading

Education

BSEE or BSEET preferred

Tools

PLC programming

HMIs

Distributed control systems

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a remote-based Electrical Automation Engineer within the Electric Power Division to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear automation solutions.

You will deliver retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning, working both independently and with cross-functional teams. You will analyze retrofit opportunities, develop robust PLC and HMI applications, and collaborate with CAD for wiring drawings while providing technical