Project Leader

Eaton; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Burlington, ON is seeking a Project Leader to join the EatonCare Canada team. This hybrid role coordinates large value orders and delivers best-in-class project management services, leveraging established processes to create customer value and ensure on-time execution with financial integrity.

The successful candidate will act as a customer advocate, lead cross-functional teams including sales, plant, field service, and engineering, review technical inquiries, and maintain strong

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering (electrical or mechanical).
• 5+ years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience with residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of Engineered Products for Electrical Power Distribution.
• Familiarity with power systems; AutoCAD proficiency.
• University degree or accredited diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Technology.
• P.Eng., CET, or C.Tech designation.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of large value project orders with internal teams.
• Act as customer advocate and lead on project issues.
• Review technical inquiries and ensure on-time project execution.
• Ensure financial invoicing accuracy and PO/compliance.
• Define customer needs and communicate deliverables.
• Manage relationships with channel partners, accounts, end users, engineers.
• Lead proactive resolution of customer concerns with Eaton teams.
• Ensure compliance with terms and BOM reviews.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Customer advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree or diploma (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Office 365

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is seeking a Project Leader to join the team. This is a hybrid role based at the Burlington, ON office.

Overview

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more. You will be part of the EatonCare Canada team, committed to providing exceptional project order management to our customers. Our orders consist of electrical products and services provided as a comprehensive solution to meet our customers’ needs. Joining EatonCare Canada means being part of a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to professional growth and development. As a PMT, you will leverage your knowledge of the electrical industry and gain insight into our business, preparing you for a successful career in Eaton.

What You’ll Do

The Project Leader is responsible for proactively coordinating all aspects of large value project orders containing standard, assembled-to-order, engineered-to-order equipment and associated professional engineered services. The PMT shall create customer value by leveraging established processes to deliver a best-in-class project management service.

The incumbent will functionally serve as a customer advocate and demonstrate leadership in all issues related to the project, while communicating with assigned commercial, plant, field sales & service teams. In addition, the Project Leader reviews technical customer inquiries and ensures prompt resolution of these matters through technical acumen or leveraging subject matter experts to ensure on-time project execution with financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Be competent in all aspects of project management while operating with limited direct supervision.
• Assume complete technical management of the project, including specification review, VDR submissions, and complete plans review through in-depth discussions with the project quotations team.
• Act to satisfy customer commitments and provide guidance to the assigned commercial support specialist ensuring financial invoicing accuracy.
• Define the needs of customers, understand factory capabilities, establish agreement with customer/factory, and communicate project deliverables accordingly.
• Manage all aspects of project execution with channel partners, strategic accounts, end users, consulting engineers, and OEMs to maintain and grow favorable relationships.
• Field and lead proactive responsive resolution of customer concerns with the Eaton operations teams.
• Ensure financial document compliance through Purchase Order, Terms & Conditions, price verification, and BOM review with sales and/or senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate unyielding integrity and regulatory compliance in all areas of the role.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Degree or diploma equivalent in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical or mechanical.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a related field.
• Successful technical background in residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Strong application knowledge of Engineered Products for Electrical Power Distribution.
• Demonstrated construction plan familiarity with comprehensive power systems knowledge.
• AutoCAD literate in the application of Power Engineered Products.
• Successful experience as a Project Coordinator or a Sales Representative.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position.
• Must be able to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree or accredited diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Technology.
• Minimum 5 years experience in working with electrical products and assemblies.
• Technical Professional Designation (P.Eng., C.E.T., or C.Tech).
• Proficiency in French language will be an asset.

What will make you successful?

The ideal candidate consistently delivers results in a fast-paced environment while managing complex, large-scope projects across assigned accounts. You demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and creative problem solving abilities. You communicate effectively, collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product Engineers. You are highly organized, proficient with Office 365 and other digital tools, and adapt quickly to new technologies to support effective project execution. We are looking for candidates who are diverse in their backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to our team.

Skills

• Experience collaborating with Sales Engineers, Product Engineers and Manufacturing plants.
• Managing order entry delays caused by commercial problems, timely receipt of orders, and outstanding financial issues.
• Reviewing various drawing processes, e-tools and availability, warranty vs. commercial concessions, managing customer relationships on behalf of Eaton.

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. This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs and assist in the hiring process. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI. Eaton is an equal opportunity employer and provides health, welfare, and retirement benefits, with details available at Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada.