Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer

Eaton; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is hiring a Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer to develop innovative microgrid control solutions that drive energy efficiency and reduce emissions. This role requires approximately 35% travel and offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 - $126,000, along with benefits including paid overtime and a company vehicle.

The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in power distribution controls. Join Eaton and contribute to energy independence and system resiliency across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in power distribution controls applications.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Field experience working on electrical distribution systems/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Automation Controllers.
• Review DER vendor submittals and coordinate control requirements.
• Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.

Skills

Electric Power Systems

Microgrid operations

DERs (PV, BESS, and Generators)

Automation Controller Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

CODESYS

Job description

Overview

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. The position requires approximately 35% travel to support project execution and system commissioning. The expected annual salary range is $86,000 - $126,000 a year, and the role also offers paid overtime and a company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

Eaton provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid and unpaid time off. Benefits depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with applicable laws.