EATON

Lead Data Center Controls Engineer - Power Systems

EATON$97K — $143K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years or Master's degree with 5+ years in controls experience for power distribution applications
  • Strong experience with medium-voltage protection, automation, and IEC 61850-based systems
  • Ability to travel 30% of the time
  • Knowledge of protection schemes, relay testing, and substation network design
  • PE License is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of power systems protection and control solutions for hyperscale customers.
  • Drive project planning in collaboration with Project Managers and engineering teams.
  • Ensure high-quality documentation and maintain project records.
  • Support business growth by collaborating on proposals and ensuring resource availability.
  • Lead standardization efforts and mentor new engineers.

Benefits

  • Paid overtime and premium pay included
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Health and welfare benefits offered
  • Retirement benefits available
  • Various programs for time away from work.
Full Job Description
Lead Data Center Controls Engineer - Power Systems Join Eaton and help power the world's most advanced data centers. Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer - Power Systems to join our growing team. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of power systems protection and control solutions for our hyperscale and MTDC customers using PLC's, RTUs, Automation controllers, HMI's, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM's. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This role offers paid overtime (premium pay) and a company vehicle! Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you'll do: • Lead the execution of data center power control projects, including design, engineering, software development, simulation, factory testing, site acceptance testing, and support for customer emergencies. • Drive project planning and delivery by partnering with Project Managers and engineering teams to develop schedules, resource plans, functional design documents, sequences of operation, I/O lists, and network architecture. • Provide technical and organizational leadership by assigning work, coordinating engineering resources, ensuring documentation quality and consistency, and maintaining project records on PSC SharePoint. • Support business growth and operational readiness through collaboration with Negotiation Application Engineers on proposals and with Operations leaders to ensure resource availability, training, and project execution capability. • Advance organizational excellence by leading standardization efforts, establishing design and execution best practices, mentoring new engineers, and providing performance feedback for project team members. Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with 7+ years of controls experience in power distribution applications, including centralized and distributed transfer schemes OR a Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of the required experience • Available to travel 30% of time Preferred qualifications: • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering • PE License. Position Criteria: • Extensive experience in medium-voltage protection, automation, and IEC 61850-based systems, including protection schemes, FLISR, relay testing, substation network design, cybersecurity, redundant communications (PRP/HSR/RSTP/SDN), time synchronization, and integration of protection and control devices from leading manufacturers. • Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings. • 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 requiredannual re-certifications thereafter. • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships • Advise customers on technical opportunities/issues #LI-LS3 All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 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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