Remote Electrical Controls Engineer, Critical Power

Caterpillar; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Bonus and incentives

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an engineer to support design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems within the Electric Power Division. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities include retrofitting opportunities, PLC/HMI development, and CAD coordination, with a focus on safe, reliable operation and customer-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation and controls; PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineers, contractors, consultants, and end users
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years of equivalent experience without a degree
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet background, drug, and medical requirements

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

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Power systems knowledge

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modicon/Schneider PLCs

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GEM PLCs

FactoryTalk

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an engineer to support design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems within the Electric Power Division. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities include retrofitting opportunities, PLC/HMI development, and CAD coordination, with a focus on safe, reliable operation and customer-focused outcomes.