EATON

Senior Power Distribution Design Engineer

EATON • $86K — $126K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
  • 3+ years in medium voltage power distribution or substation design
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (preferred)
  • EIT or PE License (preferred)
  • Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Assist with design deliverables to support project schedule and budget
  • Provide design engineering services for major electrical projects
  • Collaborate with a broader project team for design accuracy
  • Gain experience under the guidance of a senior engineer
  • Contribute to engineering estimates and technical document reviews

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time off
  • Various employee assistance programs
  • Potential for remote work arrangement
Full Job Description
This role can be based remote within the United States.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. 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:

The purpose of this position is to provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of major electrical projects.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assisting with design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness working in concert with a broader project team. The Design Engineer will gain valuable experience by working under the supervision of a more experienced senior engineer.

Position criteria for this role include:

  • Equipment Specifications
  • Single line drawings
  • Three-line drawings
  • Schematics
  • Wiring/Interconnection diagrams
  • Conduit/cable plans
  • AC/DC Control power drawings
  • SCADA
  • Grounding drawings/details
  • Equipment Testing Procedures


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • BS in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medium voltage power distribution or substation design
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Five (5) years of experience
  • EIT or PE License
  • Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation


Skills:

  • Knowledge/exposure to MV equipment ranging from 5kV - 138kV
  • Ability to maintain schedule and budget
  • Ability to work with remote team of engineers
  • Obtain mentoring from lead engineers
  • Assist in engineering estimates to develop scope, budget, and review technical documents
  • Knowledge and understanding of turnkey projects
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE
  • Periodic travel to sites during construction/commissioning
  • Submit to periodic drug and background screens for compliance with customer entrance requirements in order to perform on-site work


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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 28, 2026

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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