Power Systems Engineer - Electric Power (Remote)

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building a better world through innovative solutions. As a Power Systems Engineer in the Electric Power Division, you will design, develop, and implement software solutions for generator control switchgear systems, while collaborating with a team to enhance critical electric systems.

Responsibilities:

• Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation via Dealer and Factory teams
• Perform technical risk management for field performance of assigned projects
• Convert legacy PLC projects to new platforms and validate for accuracy
• Execute and support design, test, manufacture and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear controls retrofits for systems that control multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources
• Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls
• Utilize templates or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
• Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs
• Provide Engineering/Technical support to AES (Advanced Electrical Services) Sales Group
• Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner
• Assist the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally
• As needed, assist or train technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract with Caterpillar Switchgear

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc
• Working knowledge of the following: Installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems; Reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level; Installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's), PC controls, and distributed processing; Computer and software troubleshooting
• PLC Software Experience: Modicon / Schneider Electric, Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE
• HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required): Rockwell – RSView / FactoryTalk, Siemens, Vijeo, iFix, Wonderware