Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Company vehicle

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division seeks a Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer to develop control solutions for customers across the U.S. Travel ~35% for project execution and commissioning. Salary range is $86,000–$126,000 with paid overtime and a company vehicle.

You will create, test, and deploy software for automation controllers and HMIs for Microgrid applications, and collaborate with internal teams and customers to meet specifications and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience in power distribution controls.
• Understanding of Electric Power Systems.
• Understanding of Microgrid operations.
• Understanding of DERs (PV, BESS, Generators).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Automation Controllers and HMIs for Microgrid applications.
• Follow drawings and specifications for project implementation.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Prepare submittal documentation and meet with customers.
• Provide sketches, direction to Electrical Designers for project drawings.
• Prepare SOO and test procedures.
• Review DER submittals and coordinate control requirements with vendors.
• Collaborate with Eaton groups to ensure Microgrid solutions meet design intent.
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.

Skills

Power distribution controls

Electric Power Systems

Microgrid operations

DERs (PV, BESS)

Valid driver’s license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CODESYS

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block diagram

Ignition Perspective

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is hiring a Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer! In this role, you’ll develop microgrid control solutions for customers across the U.S to achieve energy savings, reduce greenhouse emissions, improve system resiliency and realize energy independence. As part of our field‑focused engineering team, our anticipated travel for the role is 35 % to support project execution and system commissioning.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. In addition to salary, this role also offers paid overtime and a company vehicle.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Automation Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Microgrid applications.
• Follow customers, drawings and specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.
• Provide sketches, mark‑ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Review DER vendor submittals and coordinate control requirements with vendors.
• Collaborate with other Eaton business groups to ensure Microgrid solution meets design intent.
• Assist with factory testing and field start‑ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years of experience in power distribution controls applications.
• Understanding of Electric Power Systems.
• Understanding of Microgrid operations.
• Understanding of DERs (PV, BESS, and Generators).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred qualifications:

• PE License.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and components (low voltage switchboards, low voltage switchgear, medium voltage switchgear).
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of Industrial Communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850).
• Knowledge of Automation Controller Programming (CODESYS, ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram).
• Experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition (Perspective).
• Experience with Automation Controllers, SCADA and industrial networks.
• Experience with multi-function protection relay based controls.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical topics to varying audiences of internal and external stakeholders.
• Field experience working on electrical distribution systems/equipment in commercial and industrial sites and knowledge of electrical safe work practices.

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on August 15, 2026.

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