Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Greenwood, SC

4d • $97,000 - $143,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) team to lead the development, testing, and implementation of power systems control solutions for customers. The role uses PLCs, HMIs, multifunction protection relays, and data concentrators from major OEMs. It is hybrid, with approximately 35% in the office/on-site as stated in the posting.

Eaton's Power Systems Controls group integrates the systems, equipment, and technologies needed to deliver complete power systems automation solutions. The group provides single-point responsibility and integration across manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and related components. The role may involve factory testing and field start-ups as required, and offers paid overtime at a premium rate and a company vehicle.

The expected annual salary range is $97,000–$143,000. The posting notes that compensation is a general guideline and depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and at least 7 years of power distribution controls experience; or a Master’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience; or at least 10 years of power distribution controls experience.
• Current, unrestricted driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record; the role is designated as a Regular Driver under Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy.
• Submit to periodic customer-required background and drug screenings.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy, including applicable EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program requirements and required annual recertifications.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of power monitoring and control systems and associated protocols, including Modbus, DNP3, and IEC-61850.
• Preference for candidates residing near one of the locations listed on the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, test, and deploy PLC and HMI software for power transfer applications, including Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, and paralleling switchgears.
• Implement projects according to customer and internal specifications.
• Select components and create bills of materials.
• Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers developing project drawings.
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequences of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.

Benefits

• Paid overtime at a premium rate.
• Company vehicle.
• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior