Data Center Engineering Lead, Senior Principal

Eaton Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in North America Data Centers seeks a senior lifecycle engineering leader reporting to the Global VP of Design & Engineering. You will drive data center design engineering across the full customer lifecycle and serve as the liaison between NA and Eaton’s global engineering organization.

You will mentor regional engineers, lead major tenders and design reviews, and advance BIM/digital tools to speed delivery while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, and UL requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related field.
• 12+ years in engineering with data center or critical infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading complex programs across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center design engineering across the full customer lifecycle; from requirements to execution.
• Partner with Account Executives and technical teams on hyperscale, neocloud, colo programs.
• Develop integrated electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, modular, and digital solutions for data center customers.
• Connect NA with Eaton's global engineering teams to leverage Centers of Excellence.
• Adapt global solutions to NA requirements, codes, and execution practices.
• Create repeatable solutions: reference designs, eHouses, skids, power trains.
• Provide senior technical leadership on tenders, design reviews, risks, and value engineering.
• Drive BIM and digital tools for design coordination and speed.
• Build regional engineering capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Data center design engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring & knowledge sharing

BIM/digital engineering

Electrical distribution knowledge

Mechanical infrastructure knowledge

NEC/NFPA/UL knowledge

Vendor/customer relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Eaton Corporation in North America Data Centers seeks a senior lifecycle engineering leader reporting to the Global VP of Design & Engineering. You will drive data center design engineering across the full customer lifecycle and serve as the liaison between NA and Eaton’s global engineering organization.

You will mentor regional engineers, lead major tenders and design reviews, and advance BIM/digital tools to speed delivery while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, and UL requirements.