Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer, where your expertise in power systems automation will shine. This remote role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, including the design and implementation of complex control schemes for diverse applications. With a focus on innovation, you'll collaborate with a talented team to deliver seamless integration across major manufacturers. Enjoy a competitive salary range and the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel. If you're passionate about making a difference in the power systems field, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your career.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Unpaid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of power systems controls experience required.
• PE License preferred for advanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy software for PLCs and HMIs in power systems.
• Troubleshoot and ensure proper control systems are in place.

Skills

Power Systems Controls

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

SCADA Systems

Troubleshooting

Load Shedding

Microgrid Operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

IEC-61850

Job description

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

The expected annual salary range for this role is $96,300- $125,000 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 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 is being offered. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of City of Industry, CA, Pleasanton, CA, Roseville, CA, San Diego, CA, Tukwila, WA or Wilsonville, OR 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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