Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Hybrid work model

Paid overtime

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division seeks a Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems for critical infrastructure.

Based in multiple Southeast locations (Charlotte, NC area included), the role involves customer coordination, mentoring engineers, and managing project schedules and budgets, with up to 35% travel and a company vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred or 10+ years of power distribution controls experience.
• Regular Driver with valid license and satisfactory MVR per Eaton policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, installation, startup and maintenance of automated power control systems.
• Ensure projects meet customer specifications and internal standards.
• Create BOMs and provide direction to Electrical Designers for drawings.

Skills

Power distribution controls

PLC programming

Automation systems

Technical leadership

Field startup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Modbus

IEC-61850

DNP3

Job description

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. In this role, you'll lead the execution of complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems. You'll work closely with customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that power critical infrastructure. This position can be based out of multiple locations listed below:

• Birmingham, AL
• Deerfield Beach or Orlando, FL
• Atlanta, GA
• Louisville, KY
• Asheville, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC
• Charleston, Columbia, Greenwood, or Spartanburg, SC
• Nashville or Knoxville, TN

This is a hybrid position with up to 35% travel throughout the Southeast Region. A company vehicle is provided!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This role also offers paid overtime.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for PLC's, Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Generator Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Generator Paralleling Switchgear etc.).
• Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems both onsite and remotely.
• Mentor and assist less experienced engineers.
• Manage project financials, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain project schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum 7 years of power distribution controls experience OR Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of power distribution controls experience.
• This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License.
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)

Position Criteria

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
• Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of protection relays-based monitoring and control systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Strong computer literacy - Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power systems.
• Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills

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