Senior Power Systems Engineer

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer.

Expected annual salary range: $83,250.00 – $ (general guideline only; salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations).

• Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, design, installation, startup, maintenance, repair and training.
• Self‑management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Interpret specifications and customer inquiries and design technical proposals and pricing for customers.
• Provide technical solutions to customers that may involve equipment design or upgrades, testing of equipment, solutions relating to increase safety, reliability, or efficiency.
• Mentor or lead other engineers on medium‑sized projects.
• Perform short‑circuit, LV/MV coordination, arc flash studies.
• Ability to run medium studies and projects unassisted.
• Submit to periodic customer‑required background and drug screenings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience (may include co‑ops and internships).
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates must reside within a 50‑mile radius of the work locations listed in the job description. Active duty military candidates are exempt from this requirement.

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree focused in power.
• PE license.
• IEEE membership.
• Active in local IEEE.
• Graduate of Field Service Certification Level II.
• General Contractor’s license.
• Electrical Contractor’s license.

• Power quality measurements, harmonic analysis.
• Basic distribution system design.
• Submit to periodic customer‑required background and drug screenings.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company’s safety program.

• Medium: $20k – $50k.
• Incumbent may be required to perform repetitive lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, standing, climbing, squatting, bending, kneeling, driving extended distances. May be required to perform electrical engineering and service work on equipment ranging from 5 V DC up to 750 kV. May also be required to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, from high heat and high humidity to subzero cold. May also be required to work at sites with poor lighting, ventilation, dust, and high noise levels.

• Customer focus.
• Problem solving.
• Action oriented.
• Composure.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides a variety of health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and several programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.