Remote UPS Application Engineer, Critical Power Projects

Eaton; Connecticut; On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Application Engineer for the Critical Power Projects team. This fully remote role involves up to 10% travel and supports UPS system proposals, cost estimates, and project handoffs with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations. Candidates reside in multiple states.

The role emphasizes developing technical solutions, managing material content, and ensuring accurate BOMs for electrical power distribution and UPS projects up to $2M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ year electrical contractor estimating/proposal writing and UPS field experience.
• Or Associate’s degree with 3+ years of estimating/proposal writing and UPS field experience.
• Or 5+ years of estimating/proposal writing and UPS systems experience in lieu of a degree.
• No relocation; candidate must reside in listed states.
• Regular driver status and valid license; background check required.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specs and drawings to develop technical solutions and Bills of Material.
• Lead cost estimates, pricing schedules, and milestone billing for up to $2M projects.
• Serve as technical liaison with customers, Sales, and project teams; site visits as needed.
• Coordinate handoff from proposal to execution and maintain project records.

Skills

Estimating

Proposal writing

Application engineering

UPS systems

Customer liaison

Risk evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree (related field)

5+ years experience (no degree)

Tools

BidManager

VISTA

SAP

CPQ

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Eaton is seeking an Application Engineer for the Critical Power Projects team. This fully remote role involves up to 10% travel and supports UPS system proposals, cost estimates, and project handoffs with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations. Candidates reside in multiple states.

The role emphasizes developing technical solutions, managing material content, and ensuring accurate BOMs for electrical power distribution and UPS projects up to $2M.