Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Santa Fe, NM

13h•Remote

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Lead Power Distribution Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems. You’ll work closely with customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that power critical infrastructure. This is a remote position with up to 25% travel throughout the Gulf Region. A company vehicle is provided! Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems & Microgrid control solutions. This 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum 7 years of power distribution controls experience OR Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of power distribution controls experience.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Possess and maintains an active and valid driver’s license
Available for travel up to 25%.
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 and understanding of protection relays-based monitoring and control systems.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree with a Power Systems Concentration
PE License.
Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)

Responsibilities

Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Generator Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Generator Paralleling Switchgear 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 both onsite and remotely.
Mentor and assist less experienced engineers as-needed.
Manage project financials, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain project schedules.