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Lead Design Engineer - Substation/ Power Distribution
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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Substation/ Power Distribution. The Lead Design Engineer (LDE) is responsible for leading design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness working in concert with a broader execution team. The LDE is charged with value added engineering to provide a quality product while driving efficiencies.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750.03 - $137,500.04 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What You’ll Do The purpose of this position is to provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of turnkey projects. The position provides engineering guidance to teams of designers/discipline specific engineers to create complete designs including both electrical and civil packages.
Lead medium/high voltage designs for Substations and MV power distribution projects.
Participate in site walk‑downs to assist in developing proposals for new work in the region.
Develop engineering estimates, scope of work, and review technical documents.
Responsible for developing drawing packages which include:
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 and Communication design
Equipment Testing Procedures/Commissioning plans
Various Power Engineering calculations
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
BS in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum of seven (7) years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience OR AS in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum of Ten(10) years of electrical engineering or design experience; OR in lieu of degree, minimum twelve (12) years of electrical engineering or design experience.
Must be located in one of the desired locations to be considered including (PA,OH, NY, NJ, IL, MO, MI, MD, DE, IN) and will not consider relocation.
Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer qualification.
Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment.
Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA.
Position criteria for this role include
Ability to lead medium/high voltage designs for both substations and MV power distribution.
Participate in site walk‑downs to assist in developing proposals for new work.
Develop engineering estimates to develop scope, budget, and review technical documents.
Ability to develop and maintain schedule/budget.
Ability to work with and mentor other engineers on team.
Understanding of power system studies including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash.
Knowledge, understanding, and execution of turnkey projects.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA, IEEE.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345.
Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.
Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Lead Design Engineer - Substation/ Power Distribution
role at
Eaton
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Substation/ Power Distribution. The Lead Design Engineer (LDE) is responsible for leading design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness working in concert with a broader execution team. The LDE is charged with value added engineering to provide a quality product while driving efficiencies.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750.03 - $137,500.04 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What You’ll Do The purpose of this position is to provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of turnkey projects. The position provides engineering guidance to teams of designers/discipline specific engineers to create complete designs including both electrical and civil packages.
Lead medium/high voltage designs for Substations and MV power distribution projects.
Participate in site walk‑downs to assist in developing proposals for new work in the region.
Develop engineering estimates, scope of work, and review technical documents.
Responsible for developing drawing packages which include:
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 and Communication design
Equipment Testing Procedures/Commissioning plans
Various Power Engineering calculations
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
BS in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum of seven (7) years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience OR AS in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum of Ten(10) years of electrical engineering or design experience; OR in lieu of degree, minimum twelve (12) years of electrical engineering or design experience.
Must be located in one of the desired locations to be considered including (PA,OH, NY, NJ, IL, MO, MI, MD, DE, IN) and will not consider relocation.
Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer qualification.
Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment.
Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA.
Position criteria for this role include
Ability to lead medium/high voltage designs for both substations and MV power distribution.
Participate in site walk‑downs to assist in developing proposals for new work.
Develop engineering estimates to develop scope, budget, and review technical documents.
Ability to develop and maintain schedule/budget.
Ability to work with and mentor other engineers on team.
Understanding of power system studies including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash.
Knowledge, understanding, and execution of turnkey projects.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA, IEEE.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345.
Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.
Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eaton by 2x
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