Eaton Development Program: Power System Controls Engineer

Eaton • Westerville, OH

69d • $75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Eaton's Electrical Services & Systems team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system's life cycle-whether it's design, build, or support. Our services integrate and optimize the elements of a power system to make sure it's aligned with business goals. We can help keep your power system safe, efficient, reliable, and up-to-date. The Power Systems Solution 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's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August of 2026
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent 3 months of experience in a technician or maintenance role working on or with machines, vehicles or large equipment
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check

Nice To Haves

• Degree in technical engineering (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering) from an accredited institution
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Prior work experience within the electrical/power industry
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
• Experience programming PLCs
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community

Responsibilities

• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's)
• Write and deploy complex power transfer and other control schemes including Main-Tie-Main transfer schemes, load shedding/ peak shaving schemes, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development, and generator control.
• Validate system contains proper controls, metering and monitoring. Controls include Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc. per approved drawing package while in factory setting.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for pay and travel premiums
• Career growth, mentorship and safety training
• Company vehicle, toolkit, and phone
• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning
• Leads program with bonus pay
• Opportunities across 32 service branches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees