About this role
Eaton is a leader in Electrical Engineering Services & Systems, and they are seeking a Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading complex projects related to the design, programming, installation, and optimization of automated control and power management systems, while working closely with customers to provide efficient solutions for critical infrastructure.
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
- PE License
- Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)