Lead Power System Engineer

Be part of something powerful. Eaton leads the industry with the largest, most experienced team of field service technicians and engineers, and we’re expanding our team with driven professionals who want to work on impactful projects, solve real-world challenges, and grow their careers in power management.

About the role

We're hiring a Lead Power System Engineer in Knoxville, TN, Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, or Louisville, KY to provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, repair, and training. This is a hybrid role with approximately 25% regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation in power systems studies, power quality analysis, design, installation, startup, maintenance, repair, and training.
• Independently manage assigned projects, ensuring timely delivery within budgeted cost estimates and maintaining job cost accountability.
• Interpret customer specifications and inquiries to develop tailored technical proposals and pricing strategies.
• Provide innovative solutions that may include equipment upgrades, system testing, and design enhancements to improve performance and safety.
• Lead and mentor engineers on medium-sized projects, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Conduct and analyze Short-Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, and Arc Flash studies with precision and insight.
• Execute large studies and projects independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Knoxville, TN, Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, or Louisville, KY.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy, including role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications.
• Submit to periodic customer-required background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Power Quality Measurements, Harmonic Analysis.
• Basic Distribution System Design.
• Strong theoretical understanding of power system analysis for low- and medium-voltage applications.
• Experience with power system analysis including short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• PE License.
• IEEE Senior Membership.
• Active in Local IEEE Technical Paper Authorship.

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship for this position. No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the listed locations will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

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. 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.