Remote Electrical Engineer, Critical Power & Automation

Caterpillar; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance and company vehicle

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division is seeking an engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems from concept through commissioning.

This remote U.S.-based role requires cross-functional collaboration, field support, and up to 50% travel. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or related field is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 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

BSEE or BSEET

Tools

Modicon/Schneider

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

GEM

Job description

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division is seeking an engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems from concept through commissioning.

This remote U.S.-based role requires cross-functional collaboration, field support, and up to 50% travel. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or related field is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of related