EATON

Development Program: Power Systems Engineer

EATON$82K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation before August 2026
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • At least one internship/co-op or equivalent of 3 months of electrical experience
  • Eaton does not support employment immigration sponsorship for this position
  • Geographical flexibility to relocate within the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and technical consultation for power systems studies and analysis
  • Support a diverse portfolio of clients from start to finish on projects
  • Design technical proposals and power system recommendations based on customer inquiries
  • Operate in an entrepreneurial environment focused on high-quality support and solutions
  • Engage in both individual contributions and teamwork to drive project success

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, with eligibility for premium pay
  • Career growth opportunities, mentorship, and safety training
  • Tuition assistance for further learning
  • Work opportunities across 32 service branches
Full Job Description
In a Power Systems Engineer role, you will turn data into smarter, safer power system performance.

It's time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 with a $6k sign on bonus.

What you'll do:

Position Overview:

The Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry. As one of our engineer, you'll help to provide solutions to our customers' at every stage of the power system.

Eaton's Power Systems Engineers deliver professional engineering, design, and analysis services. As one of our engineers, you'll help our clients' electrical systems operate more reliably, efficiently and safely. You'll combine technical modeling, data analysis, and customer interaction (including local field visits) to dleiver recommendations that drive real impact.

As a Power System Engineer, you will:
  • Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for multiple customers in power systems studies, power quality analysis, equipment startup, installation, maintenance, repair and training.
  • Support ide portfolio of clients from project start through final on-site presentation and training.
  • Interpret specs and customer inquiries to design technical proposals and power system recommendations for customers.
  • Operate in an entrepreneurial environment with the mission of providing high quality support and solutions with a key emphasis placed on motivated lead times and sustained relationships with the Eaton sales team and end-users.


This role is designed to prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a new engineer, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of 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.

Team Benefits:
  • Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, and eligible for premium pay
  • Career growth, mentorship and safety training
  • Tuition assistance for ongoing learning
  • Opportunities across 32 service branches


Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with a focus in Electrical or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation before August of 2026
  • Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of electrical experience completed at the time of this application
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Prior relevant internship or co-op experience within the electrical/power industry
  • Undergraduate specialization in power systems analysis (including three phase circuits) and electric machines
  • Experience with engineering software (AutoCAD, MATLAB, SKM, EasyPower, and/or ETAP)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community


Position Criteria:

  • 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


  • Strong analytical, computer, writing and presentation skills


  • Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company's safety program


  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to or below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to climb and reach above shoulder level. The employee is regularly required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance


  • This role may include up to 25% travel within a local region as determined by the Assignment Manager


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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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