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Lead electrical engineer - medium voltage switchgear

Manchester
Permanent
Eaton
Lead electrical engineer
Posted: 15 December
Offer description

We are a leading global power management company, but more importantly, what we do improves the quality of life and the environment. Our products, technologies and services make a difference in the world.

Our Electrical Services organization in EMEA, covering 25 countries with 500+ employees, being a fast-growing business responsible of life cycle management of all of our Electrical products, systems and software portfolio. We are serving customers in Data Centers, Utilities & Energy, Industries, Buildings, Healthcare segments by providing installation, commissioning, warranty care, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting services, spare parts, equipment life extension, modernization and end of life services.

The division has very ambitious Growth plans for 2025 and forward, technical innovation & strategic development initiatives are being deployed at the moment

We're now looking for a number of Power Distribution Engineers to join our growing team.


What You’ll Do

Are you a skilled and safety-conscious electrical engineer with a passion for medium voltage (MV) systems? Eaton is seeking a number of Lead Electrical Engineers - Medium Voltage Switchgear to join our dynamic team, delivering high-quality installation and maintenance services across EMEA.

In this role, you’ll be the face of Eaton for our customers leading installation projects and oversee 3rd party providers, supporting fellow engineers, and ensuring our MV equipment operates at peak performance. If you thrive in a hands-on, customer-facing environment and have a strong technical background, we want to hear from you.

This position will typically consist of 1 week travel to our customers in the EMEA region (typically within Data Center, Utilities or Oil&Gas) and 1 week working from home performing administrative tasks.

Successful candidates can be based anywhere in Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Poland or Romania, ideally in close proximity to a major airport.


Key Responsibilities

* Lead installation and perform maintenance & commissioning, testing and fault finding of Eaton-manufactured MV and HV equipment
* Act as the primary point of contact for customers during project execution
* Support and mentor other service engineers, fostering a culture of safety and excellence
* Collaborate with project management to meet delivery targets and enhance customer satisfaction


Qualifications

* Higher Diploma or a Degree in Electrical Engineering
* Experience in Power Distribution testing and commissioning
* Must be able to test and commission large Medium Voltage to High Voltage installations
* Ability to perform protection relay programming
* Strong IT and computer literacy with attention to detail


Skills

* Ability to respond to breakdowns and drive resolution
* Leadership skills and a desire to coach and develop others
* Flexibility to travel and stay away as needed across EMEA region


What We Offer

* Competitive compensation and benefits package tailored to support your lifestyle and well-being
* Opportunities for professional growth through technical training, certifications, and career development programs
* Collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and safety are at the heart of everything we do
* Global exposure and travel opportunities across EMEA, working on impactful projects with leading-edge technology

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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