Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

Job Description

Eaton’s Power Systems Control Group is currently seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Arden, NC location.

Position Overview:

The Senior Power System Controls Engineer will provide field service systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems.

The Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service systems integrator with the capabilities to integrate the necessary equipment and technologies, to provide a complete, power automation solution. This team of engineers and technicians brings extensive skills and experiences with a variety of leading HMI software packages enabling us to design graphically rich, easy-to-use operator interfaces that take advantage of the latest standalone or web-based technologies. Our experience transcends a multitude of equipment manufacturers, software packages, and network architectures, including all major OEMs HMI, PLCs, and components. We offer single point responsibility, a high level of engineering and systems integration expertise, and a unified focus on cost effective solutions, seamless integration, HMI development, energy management tools, and professional turnkey system design and implementation.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function, you will:

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.
  • GE Multilin
  • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.
  • Eaton E-series
• Programmable Logic Controller experience with the following manufactures:
  • Eaton
  • Emerson/GE
  • Schneider
  • Modicon
  • Rockwell Automation
• HMI/SCADA Experience with the following manufactures:
  • Wonderware InTouch
  • GE Cimplicity
  • Eaton Visual Designer
  • Rockwell Automation Factory Talk View
• Capable of programming in SQL, Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, or equivalent
• Manage Networking

Individual Responsibilities:

• Functional Self-Management: Work with minimal supervision, manage own time effectively, and maintain control over all current projects/responsibilities.
• You will receive general direction but exercise discretion as to personal work details. Plan and execute as needed to accomplish assigned individual tasks to meet expectations (cost, quality, delivery). Assume responsibility of all assigned work.
• Work as a member of a project team, maintain project schedule, attend project meetings, and keep project manager informed of status, and complete required project metrics and design documentation. Understand all parts of larger projects.

Commercial Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Sales Departments.
• Quote general turnkey controls schemes (analyze specifications, price all applicable labor and materials, write a proposed scope of work, etc.).

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of power system industry experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the locations will be considered.

Preferred qualifications:

• PE License.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)

Position Success Criteria:

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety programs and policies
• Occasionally submit to drug/alcohol screens as required by the customer for on-site work
• 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/issues

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

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.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG EESSD Electrical Engrg Svcs Systems Div

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time