Lead DC Power Controls Engineer – 30% Travel & Vehicle

Eaton

Glendale Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 143,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Paid overtime (premium pay)
Company vehicle

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer – Power Systems to join our Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division. You will lead design, development, testing, and implementation of power systems protection and control solutions for hyperscale data centers using PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and relays.

Anticipated travel is 30%. The role offers a competitive salary range and a company vehicle, with paid overtime and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years of controls experience in power distribution or a Master's with 5 years.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% and drive as required by policy.
  • PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of data center power control projects from design to testing and support.
  • Plan projects with PMs and engineering teams, develop schedules and IO lists.
  • Provide leadership, ensure documentation quality, and maintain project records.
  • Collaborate on proposals, training, and resource readiness with stakeholders.

Skills

Power systems controls
PLC/RTU/SCADA
IEC 61850
Travel 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Protection relays
HMI
Data concentrators

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer – Power Systems to join our Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division. You will lead design, development, testing, and implementation of power systems protection and control solutions for hyperscale data centers using PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and relays.

Anticipated travel is 30%. The role offers a competitive salary range and a company vehicle, with paid overtime and comprehensive benefits.

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