Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems division is currently seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC or Asheville, NC. This is a hybrid role with up to 50% travel. As a Power Systems Controls Engineer, you will provide field service systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power system design and microgrid system design, programming, installation, start up, maintenance, repair, and training. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. This role also offers paid overtime. 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. Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems solutions. Our team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and switchgear controls related components. ## What you’ll do: • Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, 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 onsite and remotely. ## Qualifications: Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with at least 1 year of experience with power distribution applications. * Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. * Possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications: • Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, etc.) • 2 years’ experience with power system controls. ## Skills: • Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter. • Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings. • Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc. • Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques. • Strong computer literacy - Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks. • Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power systems. • Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills #LI-LS3 All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. 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Salary : $71,000 - $105,000