Remote Electrical Engineer: Critical Power & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Company vehicle

Health benefits

HSA

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks an experienced engineer to design, implement, and commission advanced generator control switchgear systems. You will lead automation projects, from retrofit opportunities to field support, collaborating with dealers, factories, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes PLC/ HMI development, power systems knowledge, and the ability to read schematics. Travel up to 50% is required; a BSEE/BSEET or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with automation and controls, including PLC-based systems and HMIs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to travel 35–50% and work remotely from the U.S.

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.
• 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

HMI development

Power systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

BSEE or BSEET (preferred)

Job description

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division seeks an experienced engineer to design, implement, and commission advanced generator control switchgear systems. You will lead automation projects, from retrofit opportunities to field support, collaborating with dealers, factories, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes PLC/ HMI development, power systems knowledge, and the ability to read schematics. Travel up to 50% is required; a BSEE/BSEET or equivalent experience is preferred.