Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer - Hybrid

Eaton Corporation; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation USA is seeking an experienced Power Systems Controls engineer to develop, test, and deploy PLC and HMI software for power transfer applications. You will work on Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, and paralleling switchgear projects, collaborating with Electrical Designers and field teams.

The role requires a engineering degree with substantial power distribution controls experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel as needed in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years in power distribution controls, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years, or 10 years general experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean Motor Vehicle Record; background check on hire.
• PE license preferred; knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850).

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for PLCs and HMIs for Power Transfer applications.
• Follow customer specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers for project drawings.
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.

Skills

Power distribution controls

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

IEC-61850

Job description

Eaton Corporation USA is seeking an experienced Power Systems Controls engineer to develop, test, and deploy PLC and HMI software for power transfer applications. You will work on Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, and paralleling switchgear projects, collaborating with Electrical Designers and field teams.

The role requires a engineering degree with substantial power distribution controls experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel as needed in a hybrid work setting.