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Caterpillar, Inc.

Senior SCADA Integration Engineer

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A Power Systems Engineer specializes in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. They work in the field of electrical engineering but with a specific emphasis on large-scale power systems that provide electricity to homes, businesses, industries, and infrastructure.

$111,230 / year median in Pennsylvania

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R0000369493
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Engineering Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. About EPD 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! The Senior SCADA Integration Engineer is part of Tangent Energy's Solar, Energy Storage, and Generator Set business. The primary responsibility of this position is developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Tangent Energy's monitoring and control systems.
What You Will Do:
Planning, engineering, & designing SCADA and communications systems to interface with the Tangent AMP software and 3rd party systems and distributed energy resources (DERs). Design and maintain fleet level SCADA systems that integrate with various ISO's and utilities required for DER market participation (ISO-NE, PJM, MISO, etc.). Design and implement custom microgrid control sequencing for grid-tied and islanded applications. Developing communication block diagrams, panel layout drawings, SCADA AC & DC schematics, communication drawings, & network drawings. Developing configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) - (SEL RTAC, etc.). Developing network device configurations for switches, routers, & firewalls. (Cisco, SEL, etc.). Design and integration of SCADA system network & communication systems (DNP3, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP) remotely and onsite (if required). Coordinating with relay settings engineers to develop/review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, & other devices. Develop and execute commissioning and testing plans to required for data validation and end-to-end control architecture implementation. Providing technical support to customers and Tangent's operations center, developing technical documents, user manuals, and operational procedures and participating in project management and project coordination. Assisting engineering with control wiring and control concepts. Working with and managing third party engineering firms to verify all technical information to designs meet project specifications and design requirements. Working in conjunction with Tangent Leadership to develop SCADA design standards. Degree Requirement Bachelor's Degree Additional Information Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this role. Anticipated Travel 20-30% is required What you will have:
Analytical Thinking:
Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
Communicating Complex Concepts:
Extensive knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience. Uses subtle cues to determine the language and experience level of an individual or group. Introduces technical terminology to listeners in the context of the product or service. Uses effective analogies to help an audience understand a novel feature of a product or service. Explains important details as they relate to the basic value of the product or service. Approaches communication challenges from various angles to find the one that works. Proceeds to next level of information when audience is ready.
Problem Solving:
Expert knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria. Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact. Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems. Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems. Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives. Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving.
Embedded Systems:
Expert knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within. Consults key stakeholders to integrate different technologies in embedded systems. Designs different metrics characterizing different forms of embedded debugging. Implements maintenance strategies depending on the variety of elements in an embedded system. Investigates the role of ML and AI in designing embedded system products. Monitors the trends and continuous growth in embedded systems driven by the Internet of Things. Optimizes embedded systems to reduce the size and cost of the product and increase performance.
Top Candidates Will Have:
Strong background in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) & Microgrids Familiarity in setting SCADA design standards This position will be posted until 11:59PM CDT on 07/22/2026.
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement
  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. About Us There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built. Read More Follow Us Caterpillar Global Data Privacy Statement © 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.