Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Global Data Center

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Global Data Centre Design & Engineering team

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Lead and contribute to electrical system design for mission‑critical facilities, including hyperscale and enterprise data centres.
• Develop MV and LV designs, covering distribution, transformers, UPS, protection, and grounding systems.
• Support all design stages from concept to detailed design across multiple client accounts.
• Perform core engineering tasks including calculations, equipment selection, and technical validation.
• Prepare technical proposals and engineering documentation.
• Lead and participate in internal and client‑facing technical meetings.

Global Engineering Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of global electrical reference designs and architectures.
• Contribute to the definition and rollout of global engineering standards and guidelines.
• Drive alignment and consistency of electrical practices across regions.
• Participate in cross‑regional coordination and peer reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to regional teams.
• Represent Eaton’s electrical expertise with customers and engineering partners.
• Support resolution of complex, multi‑region engineering challenges.

Strategic Global Account Support

• Provide engineering support to strategic global data centre customers across regions.
• Support development of client‑specific reference designs and standards.
• Participate in technical engagements with customers and partners.
• Support engineering coordination for large, multi‑region programmes.
• Contribute to long‑term technical partnerships with key accounts.

Modular and Digital Engineering Integration

• Support electrical integration for modular and prefabricated data centre solutions.
• Contribute to repeatable designs and reference architectures.
• Support BIM‑led workflows, collaborating closely with BIM and digital engineering teams.
• Assist in the development of standardised modular electrical platforms.

Technical Governance & Quality

• Review and validate deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Support QA/QC processes across global projects.
• Ensure compliance with Eaton standards and customer requirements.
• Support technical risk identification and mitigation.
• Participate in structured design reviews to maintain quality and safety.
• Collaboration with R&D and Advanced Architecture Teams
• Collaborate on new data centre electrical architectures and emerging approaches.
• Provide engineering input to transition concepts into deployable solutions.
• Support handover of validated architectures into global reference designs.
• Provide project feedback to support continuous improvement.

Project and Site Support

• Provide remote engineering support and conduct site visits as required.
• Perform on‑site inspections to verify installations.
• Support validation and commissioning during project handover and close‑out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering design within mission‑critical or comparable environments.
• Strong expertise across MV and LV systems, including distribution, transformers, UPS, grounding, and protection schemes.
• In‑depth knowledge of international electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, and IEC.
• Demonstrated capability in value engineering and applying emerging technologies to deliver efficient, innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑driven, proactive, and capable of independent ownership of objectives and deliverables.
• High professional standards with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.

Skills

• Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within global, cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both technical and client‑facing.
• Structured, detail‑oriented approach to engineering and design execution.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to global objectives.
• Demonstrated strength in cross‑regional and multi‑disciplinary collaboration.

Why join

• Eaton?
• Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with your experience and impact.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high‑impact projects within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Your aspirations matter – Eaton actively supports internal mobility and promotes from within whenever possible.
• Your growth matters – We invest in long‑term development through continuous learning, upskilling, and global programs via Eaton University.
• Your contributions matter – Reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of what we do, driving meaningful impact on people’s lives and the environment.
• Your wellbeing matters – Health, safety, and wellness are a priority. At Eaton, wellbeing goes beyond programs, empowering employees with the tools and environment to thrive.

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