Power Systems Engineer - Electric Power

Power Systems Engineer Electric Power (Remote)

Position Description:

Designs modifies develops writes and implements softwareprogramming for generator control switchgear applications. Relies on various instructions and preestablished guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work is often completed independently but may be completed under supervision or verified at completion.

Primary Duties and 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 projectspecific 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 assists or trains technicians and both internal and external customers in preventative maintenance troubleshooting repair and testing of equipment under contract with Caterpillar Switchgear.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 (PLCs) Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) 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

• Position requires travel typically between 35 50 to support projects or staff.

• Requires a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) with a minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience.

About Caterpillar Switchgear Americas

Caterpillar Switchgear Americas LLC is a Caterpillar () owned company. Cat Switchgear is an engineering and manufacturing company that designs programs builds sells and services Caterpillar Switchgear and Automatic Transfer Switches ( three main product lines:

Caterpillar Switchgear Utilizing various manufacturers low and medium voltage switchgear Caterpillar Switchgear provides systems that integrate switchgear with Caterpillar enginegenerators.

Caterpillar Automatic Transfer Switches For simpler emergency power requirements Cat ATSs provide a costeffective means of powering critical loads during power outages.

Caterpillar Advanced Electrical Services From service contracts to complete renovations CAT Switchgear AES insures that customer sites are safe and operational when needed.

Caterpillar Switchgear Products are designed using stateoftheart automation products and are operated from color touchscreens. All automation and Human/Machine Interface (HMI) graphics are programmed and tested at our Alpharetta facility.

Caterpillar believes in hiring exceptional talent. We pride ourselves on creating an exciting innovative workplace. We invite you to embark on your next journey with us at Caterpillar Switchgear Americas LLC.

Additional Information

• This is a Remote role based in the US

• Vehicle insurance towing personal use included)

• Phone Allowance

• This is Hourly Exempt with paid overtime

• Position requires travel typically between 35 50

• Visa sponsorship is not available

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Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at Pay Range: