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Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

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In-Office
Pleasanton, CA, USA
100K-147K Annually
Mid level
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Pleasanton, CA, USA
100K-147K Annually
Mid level
The Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer will lead projects involving design, programming, installation, and optimization of automated control and power management systems while ensuring customer satisfaction.
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Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Senior Power Distribution Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems. You’ll work closely with customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that power critical infrastructure. This is a remote position with up to 35% travel. A company vehicle is provided! 


The expected annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $147,000 a year.  This role is also eligible for overtime pay.

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. 


Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems & Microgrid control solutions. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and switchgear controls related components. 

Essential Functions:

  • 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.
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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 San Francisco, CA. No relocation is being offered for this position. Active-duty military members exempt from this geographical limitation.
  • Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.
Position Criteria:

•    Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of our EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
•    Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings. 

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Top Skills

Integration Technologies
Power Management Systems
Programmable Logic Controllers (Plcs)
Scada Systems

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