Power Systems Engineer I - Electric Power (Remote)

Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking a Power Systems Engineer I to join their Electric Power Division. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement software solutions for critical electric systems, collaborating with a team while also working independently on various projects.

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 in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience, or 4 years of equivalent work experience
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience working across multiple disciplines, including contractors, consultants, engineers, and end users
• Working knowledge of power systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints
• Experience with automation and controls, including installation, troubleshooting, design, and programming of PLC-based control systems
• Use of PLCs, HMIs, PC-based controls, and distributed control systems
• General computer and software troubleshooting
• PLC software experience with one or more of the following: Modicon / Schneider Electric, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE
• HMI software experience is a plus, including Rockwell (RSView / FactoryTalk), Siemens, Vijeo, iFix, Wonderware