Remote Electrical Engineer – Critical Power Controls

Caterpillar; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning.

Remote (U.S.-based) with travel 35-50% is expected. A BSEE or BSEET is preferred, with strong experience in PLCs, HMIs, and power electronics for

Qualifications

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

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

Electrical engineering knowledge

Power systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of generator control switchgear systems. You will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working independently and with teams to execute retrofit and new projects from concept through commissioning.

Remote (U.S.-based) with travel 35-50% is expected. A BSEE or BSEET is preferred, with strong experience in PLCs, HMIs, and power electronics for