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David Careers

Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer

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eatonMountainside (NJ)
Electrical EngineersEngineering Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$97000 - $143000 a year

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About the role

Join Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems TeamLead the development, testing, and implementation of power systems control solutions for our customers using PLC's, HMI's, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM's. This is a hybrid role with approximately 35%.Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This role offers paid overtime (premium pay) and a company vehicle! Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What You'll Do: Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears 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 that are not functioning properly.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PE License
  • Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
  • Preference will be given to candidates residing near one of the locations listed on the job posting. Position Criteria:
  • Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
  • 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.

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