Power System Advisory Engineer (Grounding)

Eaton’s Electrical Services & Systems (EESS) division is looking for a Power System Advisory Engineer with expertise in power system grounding. This position is ideal for a technical leader passionate about advancing electrical system safety, reliability, and resilience.

Working alongside a team of industry experts, you will deliver consulting solutions that help customers optimize their power systems and support the development of a smarter, more resilient grid for the future. This role can be hybrid out of any Eaton facility in the U.S. or be remote, with an anticipated travel requirement of 25%.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 a year. Note that salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

What you’ll do:

• Apply your expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in executing, leading, overseeing, and managing engineering studies for electric distribution systems including power system grounding assessment, ground grid design, lightning protection, power quality, and other power system studies.
• Engage with clients to understand their specific applications, approaches and methodologies in the area of power system grounding and power quality.
• Acquire and maintain required safety certification for access to and work on the customer sites.
• Serve as a lead in on‑site data collection, report presentations and delivery of related training where applicable, and provide technical advisory services especially for power system grounding, design and protection.
• Provide strategic input in identification of and securing business with prospective customers.
• Interface with customers, sales, outside vendors, manufacturing plants, product divisions, and functional support staff in procuring respective services and consulting; contribute to business development efforts, including preparation of proposal and marketing materials.
• Participate in development and delivery of training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 8 years of proven experience in a consulting or technical advisory capacity with a proven track record.
• Expertise in lightning protection and all aspects of grounding systems for industrial facilities, critical infrastructure, data centers, utilities, etc – from ground grid design and soil resistivity interpretation to ground fault current analysis and grounding protection schemes.
• Advanced knowledge of power system studies such as short‑circuit, coordination, arc‑flash, transient stability, dynamic studies, reliability studies, risk assessment techniques, power quality, power system grounding assessment, ground grid design, and lightning protection.
• Advanced knowledge of power systems analysis software tools such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, CDEGS, PSCAD, or similar.
• Familiar with electrical codes and standards (e.g., IEEE Std80).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of application concepts of Protection, Controls and Communications in Power systems, power electronics (inverters, UPS systems) and various applicable switching technologies.
• Understanding of existing applicable standards, including IEEE1548, California Rule21, IEEE1547 and its latest additions.
• Experience performing harmonic load flow and power factor correction; proficiency in advanced studies such as voltage transient, dynamic stability, ground grid studies.
• Familiarity with microgrid design and hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation.
• Familiarity with power generation concepts and control, and best engineering practices in designing power distribution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
• Active leadership in a technical or industry committee and proven track record in participation of standard working groups, associations, and publishing of technical papers.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills, along with business acumen and a proven record of formulating value proposition with customers.

Position Criteria:

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policies, including the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and required annual re‑certifications.
• Maintain availability for travel and mobility 25% of the time.
• Periodically submit to customer‑required background and drug screenings.
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus and interpersonal skills.
• Advise customers on technical opportunities and issues.

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.

EEO Statement:

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