Switchgear Modernization Engineer — Launch Your Power Career

Eaton Group; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 40-hour base pay

Premium pay eligibility

Career growth & mentorship

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems offers an Early Career role focused on switchgear modernization. You’ll design retrofit solutions, test power systems, and collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and customers to deliver reliable power distribution equipment.

Travel to sites, develop drawings and BOMs with CAD tools, and participate in a structured training program designed to prepare you for technical and future leadership roles at Eaton.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an accredited institution with graduation before Aug 2027.
• GPA 2.8+ across the program.
• At least one internship or 3 months hands‑on experience with machines or equipment.
• Relocation within the United States; no immigration sponsorship offered.
• CAD knowledge for retrofit design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies in shop and field environments.
• Travel to customer sites to collect field measurements and assess equipment.
• Design retrofit solutions for vintage switchgear using CAD and create drawings, BOMs, and docs.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical and mechanical systems to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and customers to resolve challenges and ensure manufacturability.
• Prepare quotes, applications, and proposals; support installation oversight as needed.
• Attend product and technical training to maintain expertise.

Education

Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.)

Graduation before Aug 2027

GPA 2.8+

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems offers an Early Career role focused on switchgear modernization. You’ll design retrofit solutions, test power systems, and collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and customers to deliver reliable power distribution equipment.

Travel to sites, develop drawings and BOMs with CAD tools, and participate in a structured training program designed to prepare you for technical and future leadership roles at Eaton.