Caterpillar Inc.
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Power Systems Engineer – Electric Power
Location
New York
Posted
19 hours ago
Salary
$40 - $60 / hour
Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglishAssembly
Job Description
• 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.
Job Requirements
- 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
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*