Development Program: Power System Controls Engineer

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Power System Controls Engineer role at Eaton

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 Power Systems Solution group is a full‑service systems integrator with the capabilities to provide complete power automation solutions. This team of engineers and technicians brings extensive skills and experiences with a variety of leading HMI software packages and network architectures, including all major OEMs, HMI’s, and components.

• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Write and deploy complex 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.
• Validate that the system contains proper controls, metering and monitoring—including Power meters, automation equipment (PLC/HMI), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc.—as per approved drawing package while in factory setting.

This role is designed to prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles  a new engineer, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum that blends instructor‑led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses, and on‑the‑job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career.

• Guaranteed 40‑hour base pay, eligible for pay and travel premiums
• Career growth, mentorship and safety training
• Company vehicle, toolkit, and phone
• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning
• Leads program with bonus pay
• Opportunities across 32 service branches

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August 2026
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Minimum of one internship/co‑op experience or an equivalent 3 months of experience in a technician or maintenance role working on or with machines, vehicles or large equipment
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check

• Degree in technical engineering (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering) from an accredited institution
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Prior work experience within the electrical/power industry
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
• Experience programming PLCs
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community

• Location will be in one of five major regions within the United States (i.e. Central, Northeast, Southeast, Gulf and West regions); typically in or near a major U.S. city.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to work variable hours, including nights & weekends, and travel within the district/state/region/country based on customer requirements.
• This position requires you to drive an Eaton vehicle.
• Must be able and willing to obtain Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). qualification and comply with all DOT regulatory requirements, if required.
• Practices electrical safety measures.
• Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally…