Lead Power Systems Automation Engineer

Company: Eaton
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services and Systems division is currently seeking a Lead Power Systems Automation Engineer to join our team. This position is based out of our Lafayette or Littleton, CO.

Position Overview

Eaton's Electrical Services & Systems team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system's life cycle-whether it's design, build, or support. Our services integrate and optimize the elements of a power system to make sure it's aligned with business goals. We can help keep your power system safe, efficient, reliable, and up-to-date.

The Power Systems Automation group is a full-service systems integrator with the capabilities to integrate the necessary equipment and technologies, to provide a complete, power automation solution. This team of engineers and technicians brings extensive skills and experiences with a variety of leading HMI software packages enabling us to design graphically rich, easy-to-use operator interfaces that take advantage of the latest standalone or web-based technologies. Our experience transcends a multitude of equipment manufacturers, software packages, and network architectures, including all major OEMs HMI, PLCs, and components. We offer single point responsibility, a high level of engineering and systems integration expertise, and a unified focus on cost effective solutions, seamless integration, HMI development, energy management tools, and professional turnkey system design and implementation.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In This Function, You Will

• Provide on-site implementation of Power Management and mission critical monitoring and control systems including Power Xpert, Foreseer, PowerNet, and next generation Power Monitoring platforms.
• Provide applied engineering and consultation to customers in the areas of system integration, installation, start-up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of power management, control, and mission critical systems.
• Programming of PLC control systems (Power Control, Generator Control, and SCADA)
• Commissioning equipment
• Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
• Work with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP.
  
  Required (Basic) Qualifications
  
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or power systems
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
  • Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the work location(s) listed on this posting. No relocation is being offered for this position. Active-duty military is exempt from the geographical mile limitation.
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
    • Professional Engineering license
    • Experience in networking in cyber security
    • Industrial communication protocols (i.e. Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP.)
    • Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages
      
      Position Success Criteria
      
      • Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
      • Maintain and possess a valid and unrestricted drivers license.
      • Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company's safety program
      • Strong computer skills required with Windows Operating Systems and Databases.
      • Intermediate Networking skills including the ability to troubleshoot network hardware and interfaces, including Ethernet and Fiber
      • Knowledge of power quality meters, trip units, protective relays and UPS
      • Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
      • Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
      • Advanced understanding of the company's and competitor's automation and power management systems and services.
      • Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
      • Ability to interface with internal and external customers, salespeople, and other team members on a technical level.
      • Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
      • Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
        We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
        
        When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.
        
        Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is $84,720 - $116,490 a year. At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance.
        
        Job
        
        Engineering
        
        Region
        
        North America - US/Puerto Rico
        
        Primary Location
        
        United States-Colorado-Lafayette
        
        Other Locations
        
        United States-Colorado-Littleton
        
        Work Locations
        
        Lafayette CO Loc
        
        Organization
        
        ESSG EESSD Electrical Engrg Svcs Systems Div
        
        Job Level
        
        Individual Contributor
        
        Schedule
        
        Full-time
        
        Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?
        
        No
        
        Does this position offer relocation?
        
        No
        
        Travel
        
        Yes, 50 % of the Time
        
        Requisition ID :093721

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