Remote Electrical Controls Engineer - Power & Generator

Caterpillar Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Washington, DC area is hiring for an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation and control solutions for complex power systems.

You will manage retrofit and new-system projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with dealers, factories, and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes hands-on PLC/HMI development, schematic reading, and field support, with significant travel US-based, and a salary package that reflects senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Customer focus: align customer needs with business decisions to create customized solutions.
• Service excellence: meet or exceed customer needs and provide excellent service.
• Technical excellence: working knowledge of automation technologies; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify retrofit opportunities, define project scope, and support proposal development with Dealer and Factory teams.
• Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of LV/MV 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.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and operation.

Skills

Electrical theory

Power systems

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

CAD drafting

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Washington, DC area is hiring for an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation and control solutions for complex power systems.

You will manage retrofit and new-system projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with dealers, factories, and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes hands-on PLC/HMI development, schematic reading, and field support, with significant travel US-based, and a salary package that reflects senior