Lead Data Center Controls Engineer - Power Systems

Eaton; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid overtime

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer – Power Systems to lead engineering, testing, and implementation of power controls for hyperscale data centers and MTDCs.

You will guide project planning, software development, and site acceptance testing while coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role requires extensive knowledge of protection and control devices from major OEMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 7+ years of controls experience or a Master’s with 5+ years’ experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Preferred PE license; MS in Electrical Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and implementation of power system controls for data centers.
• Plan projects, define schedules, resources, and architecture with engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure documentation quality and project records.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure readiness and execution.
• Mentor engineers and promote standardization and best practices.

Skills

Controls engineering

Power distribution

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850

PRP/HSR/SDN

PLC/RTU integration

Job description

Join Eaton and help power the world's most advanced data centers. Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer – Power Systems to join our growing team. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of power systems protection and control solutions for our hyperscale and MTDC customers using PLC’s, RTUs, Automation controllers, HMI’s, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM’s.

Eaton's Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a recognized leader in power system automation and integration. As a full-service systems integrator, PSC delivers complete end-to-end automation solutions that optimize the performance, reliability, and safety of electrical power systems.

Our team of highly skilled engineers and technicians provides seamless integration across all major manufacturers of PLCs, HMIs, protective relays, SCADA systems, and automation platforms, giving customers a single, trusted partner for their most complex power system challenges. Anticipated travel for this role is 30%.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This role offers paid overtime (premium pay) and a company vehicle!

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

• Lead the execution of data center power control projects, including design, engineering, software development, simulation, factory testing, site acceptance testing, and support for customer emergencies.
• Drive project planning and delivery by partnering with Project Managers and engineering teams to develop schedules, resource plans, functional design documents, sequences of operation, I/O lists, and network architecture.
• Provide technical and organizational leadership by assigning work, coordinating engineering resources, ensuring documentation quality and consistency, and maintaining project records on PSC SharePoint.
• Support business growth and operational readiness through collaboration with Negotiation Application Engineers on proposals and with Operations leaders to ensure resource availability, training, and project execution capability.
• Advance organizational excellence by leading standardization efforts, establishing design and execution best practices, mentoring new engineers, and providing performance feedback for project team members.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with 7+ years of controls experience in power distribution applications, including centralized and distributed transfer schemes OR a Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of the required experience
• Available to travel 30% of time
• This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• PE License.

Position Criteria

• Extensive experience in medium-voltage protection, automation, and IEC 61850-based systems, including protection schemes, FLISR, relay testing, substation network design, cybersecurity, redundant communications (PRP/HSR/RSTP/SDN), time synchronization, and integration of protection and control devices from leading manufacturers.
• This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Advise customers on technical opportunities/issues

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