Lead DC Power Controls Engineer - 30% Travel + Vehicle

Eaton

South Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 143,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Paid overtime

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer – Power Systems to drive design, development, testing, and implementation of power protection and control solutions for hyperscale data centers. You will lead project execution, coordinate with managers and engineers, and ensure rigorous documentation and design standards across PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and relays.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or PE license, with 7+ years of controls experience in power

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years of controls experience in power distribution or a Master's with 5+ years experience
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of time
  • Driver's license and background check as per policy

Responsibilities

  • Lead data center power control projects from design to testing and site acceptance
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and engineering teams for schedules and design documents
  • Provide technical leadership and ensure documentation quality
  • Support proposals and resource readiness with cross-functional teams
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive standardization and best practices

Skills

Power systems controls
Project leadership
PLC/RTU
HMI/SCADA
Protection relays
Networking
Travel 30%

Education

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

Tools

PLC/RTU hardware
SCADA/Automation platforms
IEC 61850

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer – Power Systems to drive design, development, testing, and implementation of power protection and control solutions for hyperscale data centers. You will lead project execution, coordinate with managers and engineers, and ensure rigorous documentation and design standards across PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and relays.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or PE license, with 7+ years of controls experience in power

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