Lead Solutions Consultant - Data Centre

Eaton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Car allowance and bonus scheme

Inclusive working environment

Outstanding training and development

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Lead Solutions Consultant for Data Centre in Sydney. You will provide technical leadership across pre-sales, translating customer requirements into robust, commercially viable data centre power solutions.

The role bridges Sales, Engineering and Bid teams to strengthen Eaton’s market position. You will develop high-level designs for UPS, distribution, and monitoring, while exploring innovative modular or integrated solutions to meet evolving customer needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in electrical infrastructure, data centres or critical power.
• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering.
• Experience in pre-sales, solution design or consulting.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and advisory support to sales, consultants and end customers through the pre-sales lifecycle.
• Develop conceptual designs, system architectures and solution strategies aligned to customer requirements.
• Develop high-level designs covering UPS, MV/LV distribution, switchgear and monitoring.
• Identify optimisation opportunities balancing performance, cost, scalability and sustainability.
• Translate Eaton’s capabilities into integrated end-to-end solution architectures that go beyond individual products.

Skills

Data centre power systems

Pre-sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer-focused solutions

Electrical engineering

Education

Electrical engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Lead Solutions Consultant - Data Centre (76097)

Requisition ID76097-Posted10/21/2026

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. Every day, all around the world, people depend on technology, transportation, energy, and infrastructure to live and work.Withrapid growth in electrification, an energy transition driven by climate change and explosive growth in connectivity, we’re well positioned tosolve the world’s toughest electrical and mechanical power management challenges.

As part of our growth initiative, we are looking to hire a Data Centre Solution Consultant to provide technical leadership and advisory support to sales, consultants, and end customers throughout the pre ‑ sales lifecycle. The role drives early engagement, conceptual solution development, and thought leadership across data centre power systems, ensuring Eaton is positioned as a trusted advisor.

This role bridges Sales, Engineering, and Bid teams by translating customer requirements into technically robust, commercially viable, and innovative solutions that enhance win probability and strengthen Eaton’s market position in the data centre sector.

What you’ll do:

• Provide technical expertise to sales, consultants, developers, and end users on data centre power infrastructure solutions.
• Develop conceptual designs, system architectures, and solution strategies aligned to customer requirements.
• Develop high ‑ level designs covering UPS and DC back up power, MV/LV distribution and switchgear, power monitoring and integrated solutions.
• Identify optimisation opportunities balancing performance, cost, scalability, and sustainability.
• Develop a deep understanding of Eaton’s full portfolio, including core and adjacent offerings, to identify opportunities to expand value into the data centre segment.
• Drive market share by expanding Eaton’s scope within data centre projects through portfolio-led solution positioning.
• Proactively identify and position non-traditional or emerging solutions (e.g., modular, prefabricated, containment, integrated systems such as ARCON-type solutions) to address evolving customer needs.
• Translate Eaton’s capabilities into integrated, end-to-end solution architectures that go beyond individual product lines.
• Deliver industry education sessions, including lunch-and-learn events, seminars, and workshops.
• Act as a technical bridge between Sales and Bid/Proposal teams.
• Provide guidance to ensure technical consistency and differentiation in proposals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical infrastructure, preferably in data centres, critical power, or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of data centre power systems (UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution, switchgear, Building Management Systems).
• Understanding of relevant standards (AS/NZS, IEC, Tier classifications, etc.).
• Familiarity with integrated or modular (prefabricated) data centre solutions is advantageous.
• Experience in pre-sales, solution design, or consulting roles.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer-focused solutions.
• Tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering or related discipline

What We Offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Competitive salary, car allowance and access to bonus scheme
• Inclusive working environment
• Outstanding training and development programs for both professional and personal development

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes encourage diversity byutilising a balanced selection criteria regardless of the applicants age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Eaton prides itself in truly representing the people within our communities.