Remote Electrical Engineer: Critical Power & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance included

Company vehicle provided (insurance,拖,

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division is seeking a skilled engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities include designing, programming, testing, and commissioning PLC/HMI solutions, converting legacy PLC programs, and collaborating with CAD to produce wiring drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience cross-functional collaboration with engineers, contractors, consultants, and end users.
• Experience with automation and controls including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• PLC experience with Modicon/Schneider, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or GE.
• 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 (BSEE) or BSEET preferred

Tools

Modicon/Schneider PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

FactoryTalk

Siemens HMI

Vijeo

iFix

Wonderware

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division is seeking a skilled engineer to design, develop, and implement generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, leading retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities include designing, programming, testing, and commissioning PLC/HMI solutions, converting legacy PLC programs, and collaborating with CAD to produce wiring drawings.