Development Program: Power System Controls Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Parma Heights, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In a Power System Controls role, you’ll develop automation and control solutions for systems powering critical infrastructure, from concept through commissioning. You’ll work on complex control architectures and real-world applications, building technical expertise in programming, system design, and implementation. 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. This role is designed to prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a new engineer, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of instructor-led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses, and on-the-job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August of 2027
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
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 H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

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.
Support customer-facing system startup and commissioning efforts.