Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer (74017)
Key Skills for This Role
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What you’ll do:
Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.)
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.
Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
Required (Basic) Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years of controls experience or a minimum of 10 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
- All candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed on the job posting. No relocation will be offered for this role. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred qualifications
- PE License.
- Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
Position Criteria:
Possess and maintains an active and valid driver’s license
Available for travel & mobility 35% of time
Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
Advise customers on technical opportunities/issues
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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 30, 2026.
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