Design Engineer - Power Distribution

Eaton
Houston, Charlotte, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Illinois
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 97,000 - 143,000 annuallyFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Collaboration","Mentorship","Continuous learning","Technical problem-solving","Stakeholder management"]

Lead engineering and design for medium- and high-voltage power distribution and substation projects, producing turnkey engineering packages and coordinating electrical and civil deliverables. Manage design schedules, budgets, and technical accuracy while collaborating with customers, project managers, and field teams. Support site assessments and field walkdowns, develop engineering estimates, and help optimize solutions using value-driven engineering practices. Travel occasionally (~10%) for customer and site needs.

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Design Engineer - Power Distribution

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Job Summary

Lead engineering and design for medium- and high-voltage power distribution and substation projects, producing turnkey engineering packages and coordinating electrical and civil deliverables. Manage design schedules, budgets, and technical accuracy while collaborating with customers, project managers, and field teams. Support site assessments and field walkdowns, develop engineering estimates, and help optimize solutions using value-driven engineering practices. Travel occasionally (~10%) for customer and site needs.
Location: Houston, Charlotte, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Illinois
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead engineering and design for medium- and high-voltage power distribution and substation projects.
  • •Independently develop complete turnkey engineering packages (single/three lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring, cable/conduit plans, and equipment layout).
  • •Coordinate electrical and civil design packages to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • •Manage design deliverables, schedules, budgets, and technical accuracy with project managers, field teams, and customers.
  • •Participate in site assessments/field walkdowns and support engineering proposals, estimates, and technical documentation review.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 97,000 - 143,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceRetirement SavingsWellness StipendLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •BS in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • •Minimum of seven (7) years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience.
  • •Experience designing medium-voltage power distribution or substations.
  • •Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
  • •Preferred: Professional Engineer qualification and working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and NETA.
Experience:7+ yearsElectrical engineeringPower distributionSubstation designUtilitiesEPCData centers
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical or mechanical engineering
Skills:CollaborationMentorshipContinuous learningTechnical problem-solvingStakeholder management
Certifications:Professional Engineer
Tech Stack:AutoCADMicroStationSingle-lineThree-lineAC/DC schematicsWiringCable/conduit plansEquipment layout plansMedium voltageHigh voltageSubstationsSingle/three lines

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Eaton
Designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical components, power management systems, and industrial equipment for energy, aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911
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