Senior Power Distribution & Substation Design Engineer

Eaton; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is seeking a Design Engineer - Power Distribution. This role can be based remote within the United States, supporting turnkey electrical projects across utilities, data centers, industrial and commercial facilities.

The position will lead the design of medium- and high-voltage distribution and substations, develop complete engineering packages, coordinate with civil design, and manage project deliverables.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 7+ years electrical engineering or electrical design experience.
• Experience in medium voltage power distribution or substation design.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of medium- and high-voltage power distribution and substation projects.
• Independently develop complete engineering packages including single/three lines, AC/DC schematics and wiring, cable/conduit plans, equipment layout plans for turnkey projects.
• Coordinate electrical and civil design packages to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop complete engineering packages, coordinating electrical and civil design activities to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Drive project success by managing design deliverables, schedules, budgets, and technical accuracy in partnership with project managers, field teams, and customers.
• Apply value-driven engineering practices to optimize designs, improve efficiency, and deliver cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality or performance.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is seeking a Design Engineer - Power Distribution. This role can be based remote within the United States, supporting turnkey electrical projects across utilities, data centers, industrial and commercial facilities.

The position will lead the design of medium- and high-voltage distribution and substations, develop complete engineering packages, coordinate with civil design, and manage project deliverables.