Director, Codes & Standards - Data Centers & Direct Current Applications

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Director, Codes & Standards specializing in data centers and DC applications based in Raleigh, NC. This leadership role involves setting strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards, including IEC, NFPA, and UL. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 15 years of relevant experience. The estimated salary ranges from $165,000 to $242,000 annually, and the role requires international travel. Eaton offers various health benefits and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant standards.
• Experience influencing codes-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for compliance with codes and standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure certification.
• Represent Eaton at industry meetings.

Skills

Codes and standards expertise

International travel readiness

Collaboration with engineering teams

Influencing industry standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Director, Codes & Standards - Data Centers & Direct Current Applications. The expected annual salary range for this role is $165,000 - $242,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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

Eaton’s Enterprise Engineering Codes & Standards Center of Excellence is seeking a director with a specialized focus on codes and standards for data centers and direct current (DC) engineering applications. This leadership role is responsible for setting strategy, ensuring compliance, and influencing industry standards to support innovation and safety across global operations.

In This Position You Will

• Develop and execute strategies for compliance with codes and standards across Electrical and Industrial Sectors, with emphasis on data centers and DC systems.
• Interpret and apply relevant standards to new and existing products, ensuring feasibility and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and validation teams to ensure certification and ongoing compliance.
• Advise business units and sales teams on regulatory considerations for data centers and DC applications.
• Represent Eaton at industry meetings and standards committees to influence development and stay ahead of changes.
• Prepare technical papers and deliver seminars on codes and standards for data centers and DC engineering.
• Ensure compliance with major international standards for data centers and DC systems, summarized as follows:
• IEC Standards: Electrical safety, DC circuit protection, power converters, and automation for reliable operation.
• NFPA Standards: Electrical installation, maintenance, workplace safety, and fire protection for IT and telecom facilities.
• UL Standards: Product safety and performance for electrical equipment, wiring, UPS systems, and stationary batteries.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in codes and standards, including work with compliance and standards organizations.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for 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, or I-485 job portability.
• Must have or obtain passport and be willing to travel internationally.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50 mile radius of Raleigh, NC, Beachwood, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Moon Township, PA, or Peachtree City, GA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in IEC, NFPA, and UL standards for data centers and DC systems.
• Technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, DC power systems, and product safety regulations.
• Experience in influencing codes‑making processes and participation in standards committees.
• Strong understanding of power converters (UPS, inverters, chargers) and new product development processes.

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