Remote Electrical Controls Engineer - Critical Power

Caterpillar; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks an engineer to design, develop and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams from concept through commissioning.

The role involves retrofits and new projects, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to apply PLC/HMI expertise. Travel up to 50% and DoD SkillBridge eligibility are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

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

Customer focus

Service excellence

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Modicon/Schneider PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

GEM PLC

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks an engineer to design, develop and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams from concept through commissioning.

The role involves retrofits and new projects, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to apply PLC/HMI expertise. Travel up to 50% and DoD SkillBridge eligibility are noted in the posting.