Power Systems Engineer – Electric Power

Career Area

Product Support

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Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back‑up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands.

We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

• Caterpillar Switchgear – Utilizing various manufacturers’ low and medium voltage switch gear, Caterpillar Switchgear provides systems that integrate switch gear with Caterpillar engine‑generators.
• Caterpillar Automatic Transfer Switches – For simpler emergency power requirements Cat ATSs provide a cost‑effective means of powering critical loads during power outages.
• Caterpillar Advanced Electrical Services – From service contracts to complete renovations, CAT Switchgear AES ensures that customer sites are safe and operational when needed.

Caterpillar Switchgear products leverage advanced automation, including PLCs and touchscreen HMIs, with all programming and testing completed at our Alpharetta facility.

Join Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division as a Power Systems Engineer I, supporting the design, development, and implementation of generator control switch gear systems. In this role, you will deliver automation and control solutions for complex power systems, working both independently and collaboratively to execute retrofit and new system projects from concept through commissioning.

• Identify retrofit opportunities, define project scope, and support proposal development with Dealer and Factory teams
• Execute design, programming, testing, and commissioning of low- and medium‑voltage generator paralleling control systems
• Convert legacy PLC programs to current platforms and validate performance
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications using standard templates
• Partner with CAD designers to produce wiring and assembly drawings
• Perform technical risk assessment and support field performance of assigned projects
• Provide technical support to AES Sales and Product Support Center teams, including escalation support
• Submit project documentation, reports, and expenses in a timely manner
• Train and support technicians, customers, and internal teams on maintenance, troubleshooting, and system operation as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

• Customer Focus
  • Communicates and prioritizes customer needs and expectations
  • Researches and validates customer requirements
  • Gathers feedback and drives continuous improvement
  • Engages proactively with customers to understand business needs
• Data Gathering & Analysis
  • Applies standard data collection and analysis processes
  • Documents and synthesizes data from multiple sources
  • Uses basic analytical tools to support decision‑making
• Service Excellence
  • Delivers high‑quality service to internal and external customers
  • Resolves common issues and responds with urgency to requests
  • Documents and tracks customer concerns in a timely manner
• Effective Communications
  • Provides clear, constructive feedback
  • Incorporates feedback…