Specification Engineer - Manager - UAE & Oman

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Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai
, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy‑efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Specification Engineer Manager to lead and expand our switch gear business across UAE and Oman. This role focuses on building demand at the technical engineering specification level by working closely with consulting engineers and electrical design firms to ensure our Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear solutions are specified in upcoming projects. The ideal candidate has strong technical engineering knowledge of electrical distribution systems and a proven track record of influencing project specifications in commercial, industrial, utility and mission critical environments.

• Develop and execute a regional technical engineering specification‑driven business strategy to grow market share in switch gear and related electrical power distribution and industrial control products
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consulting engineers, specifiers and influencers in the electrical design community
• Actively track and influence early‑stage construction projects to ensure our switch gear is included in the project vendor list using engineering skillset
• Provide technical engineering presentations, lunch and learn sessions, design support to engineering firms and design‑build contractors
• Collaborate with internal application engineers and product managers to support the specifier community with drawings, technical data and bid documentation
• Work closely with the commercial sales team, channel partners and project managers to convert specifications into orders
• Conduct competitive analysis and gather market intelligence to drive strategy and positioning
• Maintain a robust pipeline using CRM tools and provide regular updates to management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience in a similar job function
• 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role

• In‑depth knowledge of electrical power management and industrial control products and solutions
• Strong relationship building, business planning, strategic thinking and leadership attributes

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years and has a major impact on the energy industry
• Work in a company committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a rewards and recognition system
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities in a global company, with the possibility to apply internally for open positions worldwide
• Detailed induction support and well‑structured onboarding

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Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

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