Power Systems Engineer

Job Description :

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Power Systems Engineer 1

Position Description :

Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software-programming for generator control switchgear applications. Relies on various instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Work is often completed independently but may be completed under supervision or verified at completion.

Primary Duties and 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, assists or trains technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract with Caterpillar Switchgear.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• 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
• HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required) Rockwell RSView / FactoryTalk Siemens Vijeo iFix Wonderware
• Position requires travel, typically between 25 - 40%, to support projects or staff.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Education and Work Experience :

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) with a minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience.

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