Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Global Data Center

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today! \n\nEaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. In July 2024, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth. \n\nAbout Us:\n\nEaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. \n\nEaton is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its Global Data Centre Design \u0026 Engineering team, supporting mission\u2011critical data centre projects worldwide.\n\nIn this role, you will shape global electrical reference designs and engineering standards, while working directly on high\u2011impact projects across multiple regions. You\u2019ll support data centre programmes from concept through detailed design, partnering closely with global customers and internal engineering teams.\n\nThis position offers a unique mix of hands\u2011on electrical design and global technical leadership, operating across both IEC and North American standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL). You\u2019ll play a key role in ensuring consistent, high\u2011quality engineering delivery while contributing to Eaton\u2019s long\u2011term data centre strategy.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\n### Electrical Design \u0026 Engineering\n\n * Lead and contribute to electrical system design for mission\u2011critical facilities, including hyperscale and enterprise data centres.\n * Develop MV and LV designs, covering distribution, transformers, UPS, protection, and grounding systems.\n * Support all design stages from concept to detailed design across multiple client accounts.\n * Perform core engineering tasks including calculations, equipment selection, and technical validation.\n * Prepare technical proposals and engineering documentation.\n * Lead and participate in internal and client\u2011facing technical meetings.\n\n\n\n### Global Engineering Responsibilities\n\n * Support the development and maintenance of global electrical reference designs and architectures.\n * Contribute to the definition and rollout of global engineering standards and guidelines.\n * Drive alignment and consistency of electrical practices across regions.\n * Participate in cross\u2011regional coordination and peer reviews.\n * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to regional teams.\n * Represent Eaton\u2019s electrical expertise with customers and engineering partners.\n * Support resolution of complex, multi\u2011region engineering challenges.\n\n\n\n### Strategic Global Account Support\n\n * Provide engineering support to strategic global data centre customers across regions.\n * Support development of client\u2011specific reference designs and standards.\n * Participate in technical engagements with customers and partners.\n * Support engineering coordination for large, multi\u2011region programmes.\n * Contribute to long\u2011term technical partnerships with key accounts.\n\n\n\n### Modular and Digital Engineering Integration\n\n * Support electrical integration for modular and prefabricated data centre solutions.\n * Contribute to repeatable designs and reference architectures.\n * Support BIM\u2011led workflows, collaborating closely with BIM and digital engineering teams.\n * Assist in the development of standardised modular electrical platforms.\n\n\n\n### Technical Governance \u0026 Quality\n\n * Review and validate deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.\n * Support QA/QC processes across global projects.\n * Ensure compliance with Eaton standards and customer requirements.\n * Support technical risk identification and mitigation.\n * Participate in structured design reviews to maintain quality and safety.\n\n\n\n### Collaboration with R\u0026D and Advanced Architecture Teams\n\n * Collaborate on new data centre electrical architectures and emerging approaches.\n * Provide engineering input to transition concepts into deployable solutions.\n * Support handover of validated architectures into global reference designs.\n * Provide project feedback to support continuous improvement.\n\n\n\n### Project and Site Support\n\n * Provide remote engineering support and conduct site visits as required.\n * Perform on\u2011site inspections to verify installations.\n * Support validation and commissioning during project handover and close\u2011out.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master\u2019s degree preferred.\n * Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage.\n * Minimum 10 years\u2019 experience in electrical engineering design within mission\u2011critical or comparable environments.\n * Strong expertise across MV and LV systems, including distribution, transformers, UPS, grounding, and protection schemes.\n * In\u2011depth knowledge of international electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, and IEC.\n * Demonstrated capability in value engineering and applying emerging technologies to deliver efficient, innovative solutions.\n * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n * Self\u2011driven, proactive, and capable of independent ownership of objectives and deliverables.\n * High professional standards with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.\n\n\n\n## Skills:\n\n * Strong analytical and technical problem\u2011solving capabilities.\n * Proven ability to collaborate effectively within global, cross\u2011functional engineering teams.\n * Clear and confident communication skills, both technical and client\u2011facing.\n * Structured, detail\u2011oriented approach to engineering and design execution.\n * Ability to work independently while contributing to global objectives.\n * Demonstrated strength in cross\u2011regional and multi\u2011disciplinary collaboration.\n\n\n\n#LI-SA2\n\n## Why join Eaton?\n\n * Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with your experience and impact.\n * Opportunity to work on challenging, high\u2011impact projects within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.\n * Your aspirations matter \u2013 Eaton actively supports internal mobility and promotes from within whenever possible.\n * Your growth matters \u2013 We invest in long\u2011term development through continuous learning, upskilling, and global programs via Eaton University.\n * Your contributions matter \u2013 Reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of what we do, driving meaningful impact on people\u2019s lives and the environment.\n * Your wellbeing matters \u2013 Health, safety, and wellness are a priority. At Eaton, wellbeing goes beyond programs, empowering employees with the tools and environment to thrive.\n\n\n\nLiving and Working in Dubai:\n\nDubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world\u2019s most exciting cities. \n\nReady to make a difference? Join Eaton\u2019s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management! \n\nWe 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.\n