Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton • Manassas, VA

71d • $99,900 - $146,520

About The Position

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer. This position will be based out of one of the following locations: Pittsburgh, PA / Rochester, NY / Clifton Park, NY / Mountainside, NJ / Philadelphia, PA / Baltimore, MD / Manassas, VA / Richmond, VA / Boston, MA. Position requires up to 50% travel. A company vehicle will be provided. The Senior Power System Controls Engineer will provide field service systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers and fellow PSC Engineers 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 bring 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and minimum of 3 years of controls experience OR minimum 5 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
• Must maintain an active and valid drivers license.
• Candidate must reside within greater North East region of the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.
• 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.
• Ensure projects have proper controls, metering and monitoring.
• Write operating sequences and instruction manuals.
• Write and deploy custom power and control schemes including load shedding/ peak shaving schemes utilizing multiple distributed energy resources.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
• Work with relay logic.
• Have knowledge of digital multifunction relays for genset protection and utility requirements.
• Have Programmable Logic Controller experience.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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