Remote Electrical Controls Engineer, Critical Power Systems

Caterpillar; Virginia; Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DoD SkillBridge Program

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division is seeking engineers to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. The role delivers automation and control solutions for power systems, running projects from concept through commissioning, often remotely from the United States.

You will collaborate with dealers, factories, and CAD teams to ensure successful retrofits and new installations while advancing PLC and HMI applications across platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Basic power knowledge and ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience with degree, or 4 years of equivalent experience without a degree.

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

Automation & controls

PLC-based systems

HMIs

Distributed control systems

Education

BSEE or BSEET

Tools

Modicon/Schneider

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

GE

Job description

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division is seeking engineers to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. The role delivers automation and control solutions for power systems, running projects from concept through commissioning, often remotely from the United States.

You will collaborate with dealers, factories, and CAD teams to ensure successful retrofits and new installations while advancing PLC and HMI applications across platforms.