Caterpillar Inc.

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Power Systems Engineer – Electric Power

Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1925H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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*

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