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Eaton · 1 day ago

Senior Power Distribution Controls Engineer - Seattle, WA

positionTukwila, WA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$100K/yr - $147K/yr
date3+ years exp

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Senior Power Distribution Controls Engineer to join their industry-leading team. In this role, you will lead complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, and optimization of automated control and power management systems while working closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions.

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Responsibilities

Programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), relays, and RTUs (Remote Terminal Unit)
Writing and deploying 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
Quoting general turnkey control schemes (analyze specifications, price all applicable labor and materials, write a proposed scope of work, etc.)
Assisting with factory testing and field start-ups as required
Troubleshooting systems that are not functioning properly

Qualification

PLC programmingPower system controlsRelay logicElectrical Engineering degreeTest equipment knowledgeCustomer interactionTroubleshooting

Required

High School Diploma or Higher
At least 3 years of PLC programming experience working directly with customers to provide technical solutions and manage the deployment of power automation projects
All candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the listed work location. No relocation is being offered for this position
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineering license
5+ years' experience with power system controls
Experience with relay logic
Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems

Benefits

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

Company

Eaton

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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Dublin, Dublin, IRL
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/emobility/expertise.html

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.6M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M

Leadership Team

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Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
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Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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