Remote Electrical Controls Engineer — Critical Power

Caterpillar; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance and 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)

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

DoD SkillBridge program participation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division designs and implements advanced generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning.

This role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, programming of low- and medium-voltage paralleling control systems, PLC/HMI development, and collaboration with CAD for wiring diagrams, with frequent field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems and HMIs.
• 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.
• 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

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Modicon/Schneider PLCs

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GEM PLCs

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division designs and implements advanced generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning.

This role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, programming of low- and medium-voltage paralleling control systems, PLC/HMI development, and collaboration with CAD for wiring diagrams, with frequent field