Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical

Eaton; United States; Remote; USD 93,750 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical to manage critical electrical projects remotely with some travel. The role involves site surveys, project management, and technical leadership in power systems. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess project management experience in large electrical projects. Preferred qualifications include experience with project management software and knowledge of data center construction. The salary range is $93,750.03 - $137,500.04 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years or more of project management experience.
• Ability to gain access to military and government sites.
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and create designs for electrical systems.
• Execute projects related to power system modifications.
• Lead modernization projects focusing on critical power systems.

Skills

Project management experience

Electrical system design

Ability to travel

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree with project management experience

High school diploma with extensive project management experience

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical

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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical. The position is fully remote with up to 50% travel.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750.03 - $137,500.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

What You’ll Do

• Perform site surveys evaluating current electrical and mechanical conditions and create designs to upgrade, replace, or install new electrical infrastructure from utility and generator inputs to a data room floor distribution based on customer requirements.
• Use modern project management tools and techniques to design and execute projects related to the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrical power system modifications.
• Lead modernization projects related to electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution with a specific focus on critical power systems.
• Deliver projects with a high degree of professionalism and safety, using knowledge of industrial and utility power distribution equipment, power system engineering, critical power systems & construction safety.
• Take full responsibility for assigned projects and authority to complete them from inception to scope development, planning, execution, management of people and resources.
• Create clear and achievable cost, quality, and schedule objectives and follow these objectives through to successful completion.
• Provide technical leadership to the district sales & service teams.
• Manage and direct a team on awarded projects, including electrical system design & installation for equipment such as Transformers, Switchgear, Switchboards, Distribution Systems, Data Floors, Power Distribution Units, Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS), Motor Control Centers, Automatic Transfer Switches, Generators, Rotating Equipment and AC Drives.
• Manage and maintain all assigned projects, taking ownership and responsibility for meeting customer expectations according to all contract requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and manage change orders between customer and Eaton.
• Communicate scope of work & responsibilities between Eaton’s customers, employees, and suppliers/sub-contractors.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 3 years of project management experience on large electrical projects; an associate degree with 4 years of project management experience on large electrical projects; or a high school diploma with 6 years of project management experience on large electrical projects (must have a primary concentration on Mission Critical applications).
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Ability to travel within the US and outside the US without restrictions.
• Ability to gain access to military and government sites and apply for and receive a security clearance.
• Candidates must reside in the Central/Midwest, Southeast, or Northeastern regions of the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Construction.
• Retired Military.
• Efficient with Primavera and/or MS Project.
• Project Management Professional.
• Knowledge of data center construction.
• Working knowledge of packaged equipment solutions.
• Technical experience in electrical / mechanical / structural / civil construction techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with EM385 Army Corps of Engineer requirements.
• Quality Control certifications / experience.
• Efficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 12/17/25.

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Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.