Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer.The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 a year.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This position requires up to 50% travel. Candidate must reside in one of the following states in order to be considered:
TX
AR
LA
NM
OK
What you’ll do:The Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer will lead the development, testing, and implementation of power systems control solutions for our customers using PLC’s, HMI’s, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM’s. The Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components.In this function, you will:
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.
Be able to troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly
Technical Responsibilities:
Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.
Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) for the following applications, but not limited to
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
Write and deploy complex power and control schemes including load shedding/ peak shaving schemes utilizing multiple distributed energy resources, Microgrid operations, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development.
Ensure projects have proper controls, metering and monitoring. Controls include Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc.
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.
Write operating sequences and instruction manuals.
Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
Be responsible for working with test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
Be able to troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
Be expected to work with relay logic.
Knowledge of digital multifunction relays for genset protection and utility requirements.
HMI/SCADA Experience
Capable of programming in SQL, Visual Basic, C, C, C#, or equivalent
Manage Networking
Qualifications:Basic (Required) Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution and minimum of 3 years of controls experience OR minimum 7 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to posses and maintain an active and valid drivers license
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the locations listed will be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
PE License.
Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
Skills:Position Success Criteria: Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy Possess and maintains an active and valid driver’s license Available for travel & mobility 50% of time Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills Develop and maintain strong customer relationships Advise customers on technical opportunities/issuesWe 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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.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. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.