Remote Automation & Controls Engineer – Power Gen

Caterpillar; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance & company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, etc

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Disoc—

Career Development

Incentive bonus & Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

DoD SkillBridge Program

Job summary

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning.

Work independently and with teams across the organization, focusing on low- and medium-voltage paralleling control systems, PLC-based programs, and HMI applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with automation and controls, PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.

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.
• Provide technical support to AES Sales and Product Support Center teams, including escalation support.
• 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

Education

BSEE or BSEET preferred

Tools

PLC platforms

Job description

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning.

Work independently and with teams across the organization, focusing on low- and medium-voltage paralleling control systems, PLC-based programs, and HMI applications.