Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer - Hybrid + Vehicle

Eaton Corporation; Smyrna (GA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Company vehicle

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) team in a hybrid role seeks an engineer to develop, test, and deploy PLC/HMI software for power transfer projects. You’ll follow specifications, select components, and guide Electrical Designers in creating project drawings.

Preferred candidates hold PE license with knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, and IEC-61850. Salary ranges are commensurate with experience and location. This role may require travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with power distribution controls experience, or Master’s with relevant experience, or 10+ years in the field.
• Driver license required with clean motor vehicle record; pre-hire check conducted.
• Preferred: PE license; knowledge of power monitoring/control systems and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, test, and deploy PLC/HMI software for power transfer projects.
• Follow customer and internal specs for project implementation.
• Select components and prepare bill of materials.
• Provide sketches and direction to Electrical Designers for drawings.
• Prepare SOO, test procedures, and customer submittals.
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems to restore proper operation.

Skills

Power distribution controls

PLC/HMI development

Project execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

IEC-61850

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) team in a hybrid role seeks an engineer to develop, test, and deploy PLC/HMI software for power transfer projects. You’ll follow specifications, select components, and guide Electrical Designers in creating project drawings.

Preferred candidates hold PE license with knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, and IEC-61850. Salary ranges are commensurate with experience and location. This role may require travel.