Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer

Lead Power Systems Controls EngineerEaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Lead Power Systems 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 25% travel throughout the Gulf Region. A company vehicle is provided!The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $140,000 a year. This role also offers paid overtime.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.What You'll Do:Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Generator Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Generator Paralleling Switchgear etc.).Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.Select components and create bill of materials.Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.Troubleshoot systems both onsite and remotely.Mentor and assist less experienced engineers as-needed.Manage project financials, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain project schedules.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum 7 years of power distribution controls experience OR Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of power distribution controls experience.This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree with a Power Systems ConcentrationPE License.Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)Skills:Position Criteria:Possess and maintains an active and valid driver's licenseAvailable for travel up to 25%.Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.Knowledge and understanding of protection relays-based monitoring and control systems.