Lead Data Center Controls Engineer - Power Systems

About the role

Join Eaton and help power the world's most advanced data centers. Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Lead Data Center Controls Engineer – Power Systems to join our growing team. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of power systems protection and control solutions for our hyperscale and MTDC customers using PLC’s, RTUs, Automation controllers, HMI’s, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM’s. Eaton's Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a recognized leader in power system automation and integration. As a full-service systems integrator, PSC delivers complete end-to-end automation solutions that optimize the performance, reliability, and safety of electrical power systems. Our team of highly skilled engineers and technicians provides seamless integration across all major manufacturers of PLCs, HMIs, protective relays, SCADA systems, and automation platforms, giving customers a single, trusted partner for their most complex power system challenges. Anticipated travel for this role is 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of data center power control projects, including design, engineering, software development, simulation, factory testing, site acceptance testing, and support for customer emergencies.
• Drive project planning and delivery by partnering with Project Managers and engineering teams to develop schedules, resource plans, functional design documents, sequences of operation, I/O lists, and network architecture.
• Provide technical and organizational leadership by assigning work, coordinating engineering resources, ensuring documentation quality and consistency, and maintaining project records on PSC SharePoint.
• Support business growth and operational readiness through collaboration with Negotiation Application Engineers on proposals and with Operations leaders to ensure resource availability, training, and project execution capability.
• Advance organizational excellence by leading standardization efforts, establishing design and execution best practices, mentoring new engineers, and providing performance feedback for project team members.