Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the electrical engineering sector is seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer to join their remote team. This exciting role involves creating and deploying software for PLCs and HMIs, ensuring seamless integration of power systems automation solutions. You will work closely with talented engineers and technicians, contributing to projects that enhance energy efficiency and control. With a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about advancing in the power systems field while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and travel. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence!

Benefits

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Unpaid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 7 years of experience in power systems controls.
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for PLCs and HMIs for Power Transfer applications.
• Troubleshoot systems and ensure proper controls and monitoring.

Skills

Power Systems Controls

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

SCADA Systems

Troubleshooting

Project Implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

IEC-61850

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering & Services division is currently seeking a Senior Power System Controls Engineer to join our team! This is a remote role with 25% travel throughout the West region.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80,250 - $117,700 a year. 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:

Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. Our team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components.

As a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer, you will:

1. Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.)
2. Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
3. Select components and create bill of materials.
4. Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
5. Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
6. Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
7. Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
8. Write and deploy complex power and control schemes including load shedding/peak shaving schemes utilizing multiple distributed energy resources, Microgrid operations, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development.
9. Ensure projects have proper controls, metering and monitoring. Controls include Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum 3 years of power systems controls experience OR a high school diploma or higher with a minimum of 7 years of power systems controls experience.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
3. No relocation offered. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Chandler, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Littleton, CO or Salt Lake City, UT will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service members are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

1. PE License.
2. Knowledge of SCADA systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850).

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