Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Generator Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Generator Paralleling Switchgear etc.) & Microgrid control solutions consisting of Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Diesel/Natural gas generators
• Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation
• Select components and create bill of materials
• Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required
• Be able to troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 7 years of controls experience OR Master's degree with at least 5 years of controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of controls experience in power distribution applications
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license
• Possess and maintains an active and valid driver's license
• Available for travel up to 20%
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings
• Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc
• Knowledge and understanding of protection relays-based monitoring and control systems
• PE License
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)