Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer

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.

Essential Functions:

• Programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), relays, and RTUs (Remote Terminal Unit)
• Writing and deploying power transfer and other control schemes including Main-Tie-Main transfer schemes, load shedding/ peak shaving schemes, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development, and generator control.
• Quoting general turnkey control schemes (analyze specifications, price all applicable labor and materials, write a proposed scope of work, etc.)
• Assisting with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
• Troubleshooting systems that are not functioning properly.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Higher
• At least 3 years of PLC programming experience working directly with customers to provide technical solutions and manage the deployment of power automation projects.

• All candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of San Francisco, CA. No relocation is being offered for this position. Active-duty military members exempt from this geographical limitation.

• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Professional Engineering license
• 5+ years' experience with power system controls
• Experience with relay logic
• Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.

Position Criteria:

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of our EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.

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Client-provided location(s): Pleasanton, CA

Job ID: Eaton-56317Pleasanton

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-11T18:37:09