Eaton · 2 weeks ago
Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $147K/yr
3+ years expEaton is a leading power management company, and they are seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer to provide field service systems integration engineering and technical consultation. The role involves system design, programming, installation, start-up, maintenance, and modification of automated control systems and power management systems.
Electric Vehicle
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. You may also be responsible for completing the CAD drawings
Ensure projects have proper controls, metering and monitoring. Controls include Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc
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, Microgrid operations, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development
Simple Automatic Transfer Controls between two sources (e.g. Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen)
Complex Automatic Transfer controls between multiple sources (e.g. Main-Tie-Gen-Tie-Main, Main-Gen-Tie-Gen-Main)
Paralleling Switchgear Applications
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
Be able to troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly
Be expected to work with relay logic
Knowledge of digital multifunction relays for genset protection and utility requirements
Programmable Logic Controller experience
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Qualification
Required
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
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Candidate must reside within greater North East region of the United States
Must maintain an active and valid drivers license
Preferred
PE License
Knowledge of SCADA systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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