Caterpillar Inc. · 11 hours ago
Power Systems Engineer - Electric Power (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$40.54/hr - $60.78/hr
2+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team committed to building a better world through sustainable solutions. As a Power Systems Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement software solutions for generator control switchgear systems, working both independently and collaboratively to drive innovation in electric power applications.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation via Dealer and Factory teams
Perform technical risk management for field performance of assigned projects
Convert legacy PLC projects to new platforms and validate for accuracy
Execute and support design, test, manufacture and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear controls retrofits for systems that control multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources
Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls
Utilize templates or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs
Provide Engineering/Technical support to AES (Advanced Electrical Services) Sales Group
Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner
Assist the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally
As needed, assist or train technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract with Caterpillar Switchgear
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)
Minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc
Working knowledge of the following: Installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems; Reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level; Installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's), PC controls, and distributed processing; Computer and software troubleshooting
PLC Software Experience: Modicon / Schneider Electric, Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE
Preferred
HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required): Rockwell – RSView / FactoryTalk, Siemens, Vijeo, iFix, Wonderware
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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