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Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer
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Thank you for your interest in the Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer position. Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking an experienced engineer to lead field service systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers.
Salary & Travel The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,900.00 - $146,520.00 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
This position will be based out of one of the following locations: Pittsburgh, PA / Rochester, NY / Clifton Park, NY / Mountainside, NJ / Philadelphia, PA / Baltimore, MD / Manassas, VA / Richmond, VA / Boston, MA. The role requires up to 50% travel, and a company vehicle will be provided.
What You’ll Do
Follow customer specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.
Select components and create bill of materials.
Provide sketches, mark-ups and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings. Review and approve project drawings. You may also be responsible for completing the CAD drawings.
Ensure projects have proper controls, metering and monitoring. Controls include Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc.
Write operating sequences and instruction manuals.
Write and deploy custom power and control schemes including load shedding/peak shaving schemes utilizing multiple distributed energy resources, microgrid operations, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development.
Simple Automatic Transfer Controls between two sources (e.g., Main‑Tie‑Main, Main‑Gen).
Complex Automatic Transfer controls between multiple sources (e.g., Main‑Tie‑Gen‑Tie‑Main, Main‑Gen‑Tie‑Gen‑Main).
Paralleling Switchgear Applications.
Assist with factory testing and field start‑ups as required.
Work with test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
Work with relay logic.
Application of digital multifunction relays for genset protection and utility requirements.
Programmable Logic Controller experience.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution and minimum of 3 years of controls experience OR minimum 5 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position; candidates must reside within the greater Northeast region of the United States.
Must maintain an active and valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
PE License.
Knowledge of SCADA systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC‑61850).
Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need.
Benefits Eaton provides Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer
role at
Eaton
Thank you for your interest in the Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer position. Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking an experienced engineer to lead field service systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers.
Salary & Travel The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,900.00 - $146,520.00 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
This position will be based out of one of the following locations: Pittsburgh, PA / Rochester, NY / Clifton Park, NY / Mountainside, NJ / Philadelphia, PA / Baltimore, MD / Manassas, VA / Richmond, VA / Boston, MA. The role requires up to 50% travel, and a company vehicle will be provided.
What You’ll Do
Follow customer specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.
Select components and create bill of materials.
Provide sketches, mark-ups and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings. Review and approve project drawings. You may also be responsible for completing the CAD drawings.
Ensure projects have proper controls, metering and monitoring. Controls include Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc.
Write operating sequences and instruction manuals.
Write and deploy custom power and control schemes including load shedding/peak shaving schemes utilizing multiple distributed energy resources, microgrid operations, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development.
Simple Automatic Transfer Controls between two sources (e.g., Main‑Tie‑Main, Main‑Gen).
Complex Automatic Transfer controls between multiple sources (e.g., Main‑Tie‑Gen‑Tie‑Main, Main‑Gen‑Tie‑Gen‑Main).
Paralleling Switchgear Applications.
Assist with factory testing and field start‑ups as required.
Work with test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
Work with relay logic.
Application of digital multifunction relays for genset protection and utility requirements.
Programmable Logic Controller experience.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution and minimum of 3 years of controls experience OR minimum 5 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position; candidates must reside within the greater Northeast region of the United States.
Must maintain an active and valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
PE License.
Knowledge of SCADA systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC‑61850).
Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need.
Benefits Eaton provides Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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