Lead Power Distribution Design Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's ES AMER ESS division seeks a Lead Power Distribution Design Engineer to drive medium/high voltage design for substations and MV power distribution. You will lead design deliverables, mentor designers, and coordinate with the execution team to meet schedule and budget while developing engineering estimates for new work.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership and design experience, with knowledge of NERC/NESC/NEC/NEPA; familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with 3+ years electrical design experience or AS with 7+ years.
• High proficiency in electrical design for power distribution.
• US residency required; no immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead design deliverables for medium/high voltage projects.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with execution teams.
• Develop estimates to scope, budget, and proposals.
• Ensure schedule, budget, and submittal completeness.
• Travel approximately 10% as needed.

Skills

Equipment specifications

Single line drawings

Three line drawings

Schematic diagrams

General arrangement drawings

Conduit plans

Grounding drawings

AC/DC control drawings

SCADA design

Equipment testing procedures

Commissioning plans

Education

BS in engineering (accredited)

AS in Engineering (accredited)

In lieu of degree: 10 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Power Distribution Design Engineer.

Salary: $97,000 - $143,000 annually (general guideline). Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

What you’ll do:

• Provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of turnkey projects.
• Offer engineering guidance to teams of designers/discipline-specific engineers to create complete designs including both electrical and civil packages.
• Lead design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness in concert with a broader execution team.
• Deliver value-added engineering to produce a quality product while driving efficiencies.
• Lead medium/high voltage designs for both substations and MV power distribution.
• Participate in site walkdowns to assist in developing proposals for new work.
• Develop engineering estimates to scope, budget, and review technical documents.
• Maintain schedule and budget.
• Mentor other engineers on the team.
• Submit to periodic customer-required background and drug screenings.
• Travel as needed (approximately 10% of the time).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience
  • OR AS in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering or design experience.
  • In lieu of degree, a minimum of 10 years of electrical engineering or design experience.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Candidates must reside within the United States to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering or design.
• Professional Engineer qualification.
• Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment.
• Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Skills:

• Equipment specifications.
• Single line/Three line drawings.
• Schematics/Wiring/Interconnection diagrams.
• General arrangement drawings.
• Conduit/cable plans.
• Grounding drawings.
• AC/DC control power drawings.
• SCADA design.
• Equipment testing procedures/commissioning plans.

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