Remote Electrical Engineer - Critical Power & Automation

Caterpillar; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Electrical/Automation engineer to support design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation solutions for power systems, leading retrofit and new projects from concept to commissioning.

Role requires PLC/HMI experience across brands, ability to read schematics, and collaboration with engineers, contractors, and end users. Remote U.S.-based with travel up to 50% and a DoD SkillBridge option.

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.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems, HMIs, and distributed control systems.

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 projects.
• Provide technical support to AES Sales and Product Support Center teams and escalate as needed.
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance and operation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical domain knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (preferred)

Tools

Modicon/Schneider

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

GE/Minor

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Electrical/Automation engineer to support design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation solutions for power systems, leading retrofit and new projects from concept to commissioning.

Role requires PLC/HMI experience across brands, ability to read schematics, and collaboration with engineers, contractors, and end users. Remote U.S.-based with travel up to 50% and a DoD SkillBridge option.