Data Center Solutions Technical Project Lead

Eaton; Oak Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Global Distributed IT organization seeks a Technical Project Engineer - Data Center Solutions in Woodridge, IL. This hybrid role serves as a technical liaison across customers, sales, project managers, engineering, and procurement to ensure successful, on-schedule delivery of large-scale data center projects.

The role emphasizes translating customer requirements into deliverables, driving alignment, and managing risks from initial engagement through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of engineering, project management, sales, marketing or product support experience.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.
• No relocation benefit; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Woodridge, IL.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead customer discussions to understand requirements and communicate Eaton solutions.
• Coordinate internal responses and document requirements; track action items.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Customer engagement

Project coordination

Technical liaison

Sales collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Enovia

Office 365 Suite

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

Eaton's Global Distributed IT organization seeks a Technical Project Engineer - Data Center Solutions in Woodridge, IL. This hybrid role serves as a technical liaison across customers, sales, project managers, engineering, and procurement to ensure successful, on-schedule delivery of large-scale data center projects.

The role emphasizes translating customer requirements into deliverables, driving alignment, and managing risks from initial engagement through delivery.