Remote Electrical Controls Engineer, Critical Power Systems

Caterpillar

Madison (WI)

Remote

USD 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone allowance and company vehicle

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a qualified Electrical/Automation engineer to design, program, test, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will work on retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning, delivering automation solutions for complex power systems.

The role requires working both independently and with cross-functional teams, with travel 35–50% and remote-based work. A BSEE/BSEET or related experience is preferred, along with PLC, HMI, and control system

Qualifications

  • Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Identify retrofit opportunities and support proposal development.
  • Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of generator paralleling control systems.
  • Convert legacy PLC programs and validate performance.
  • Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications using standard templates.
  • Collaborate with CAD designers for wiring and assembly drawings.
  • Provide training and support to technicians and customers.

Skills

PLC-based systems
HMI development
Electrical schematics
Cross-functional teamwork
Troubleshooting and field support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)

Tools

Distributed control systems
AutoCAD/ wiring diagrams

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a qualified Electrical/Automation engineer to design, program, test, and commission generator control switchgear systems. You will work on retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning, delivering automation solutions for complex power systems.

The role requires working both independently and with cross-functional teams, with travel 35–50% and remote-based work. A BSEE/BSEET or related experience is preferred, along with PLC, HMI, and control system

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