Senior Energy Systems Integration Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Kennett Square, PA
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 1, 2026 (soon)

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This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $139,867–$195,550 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

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TL;DR · Senior Energy Systems Integration Engineer

The Senior Energy Systems Integration Engineer joins the Tangent Energy team within the Electric Power Division to support system integration for Solar, Energy Storage, and Generator Set groups. This role involves developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting monitoring and control systems, specifically focusing on SCADA and communications systems for distributed energy resources. Key responsibilities include designing microgrid control sequencing, developing communication block diagrams, and configuring network devices like switches, routers, and firewalls. The position requires expertise in protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and UDP. Candidates must utilize tools like SEL RTAC and possess deep knowledge of embedded systems. The work addresses the technical challenge of integrating diverse energy resources with various ISOs and utilities to provide reliable, sustainable power solutions.

What you'll do

  • Design and engineer SCADA and communications systems to interface with Tangent AMP software and distributed energy resources.
  • Maintain fleet-level SCADA systems to ensure integration with various ISOs and utilities for market participation.
  • Design and implement custom microgrid control sequencing for both grid-tied and islanded applications.
  • Develop technical drawings including communication block diagrams, panel layouts, and AC/DC schematics.
  • Configure Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Execute commissioning and testing plans to validate data and implement end-to-end control architecture.
  • Provide technical support to customers and the operations center while developing user manuals and operational procedures.
  • Manage third-party engineering firms to ensure all technical designs meet project specifications and requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems to interface with software and distributed energy resources.
  • Design and maintain fleet-level SCADA systems for DER market participation with various ISOs and utilities.
  • Design and implement custom microgrid control sequencing for grid-tied and islanded applications.
  • Develop communication block diagrams, panel layouts, and AC/DC schematics for SCADA and network systems.
  • Configure Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and network devices including switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Integrate SCADA network systems using protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and UDP.
  • Develop and execute commissioning and testing plans for data validation and end-to-end control architecture.
  • Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in a relevant field of study (preferred); strong background in DER and microgrids (preferred).

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