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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and at least 7 years of power distribution controls experience; alternatively, a master's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of power distribution controls experience.
  • A current, unrestricted driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record are required under the Regular Driver designation.
  • Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy, including applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker program and required annual recertifications.
  • Submit to periodic customer-required background and drug screenings.
  • Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, and programmable logic controller programming.
  • Knowledge and understanding of protection-relay-based monitoring and control systems.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting, testing, and repair techniques.
  • Working knowledge of software packages relevant to successful task performance.
  • Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create, modify, test, and deploy software for programmable logic controllers, data concentrators, multifunction protection relays, generator controllers, and human-machine interfaces for automatic power transfer applications, including Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, and generator paralleling switchgear.
  • Follow customer and internal specifications for project implementation.
  • Select components and create bills of materials.
  • Provide sketches, markups, and direction to electrical designers to develop project drawings.
  • Prepare customer submittals, sequences of operation, and test procedures.
  • Assist with factory testing and field startups as required.
  • Troubleshoot systems both onsite and remotely.
  • Mentor and assist less experienced engineers.
  • Manage project financials, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain project schedules.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Professional Engineer license.
  • Knowledge of power monitoring and control systems and associated protocols, including Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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