Development Program: Power Systems Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Smyrna, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We make what matters work. You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Career Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals. What sets our Early Career Programs apart: Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities. Broad Exposure: Diverse work locations and comprehensive customer portfolios are a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits. Role Exploration: Gain insight into various careers within Eaton through extensive services that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable power systems at every stage. Strategic Networking: Benefit from networking and mentorship opportunities within one of North America's largest and most experienced power distribution service organizations. Tangible Learning: See firsthand how Eaton is powering the future of Power Distribution through real world application and customer service. In a Power Systems Engineer role, you will turn data into smarter, safer power system performance. It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 with a $6k sign on bonus. What you’ll do: Position Overview: The Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry. As one of our engineer, you'll help to provide solutions to our customers' at every stage of the power system. Eaton’s Power Systems Engineers deliver professional engineering, design, and analysis services. As one of our engineers, you’ll help our clients’ electrical systems operate more reliably, efficiently and safely. You'll combine technical modeling, data analysis, and customer interaction (including local field visits) to dleiver recommendations that drive real impact. As a Power System Engineer, you will: Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for multiple customers in power systems studies, power quality analysis, equipment startup, installation, maintenance, repair and training. Support ide portfolio of clients from project start through final on-site presentation and training. Interpret specs and customer inquiries to design technical proposals and power system recommendations for customers. Operate in an entrepreneurial environment with the mission of providing high quality support and solutions with a key emphasis placed on motivated lead times and sustained relationships with the Eaton sales team and end-users. This role is designed to prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a new engineer, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of instructor-led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses and on-the-job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering with a focus in Electrical or Electrical/Computer Engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation before August of 2026
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of electrical experience completed at the time of this application
Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter
Strong analytical, computer, writing and presentation skills
Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings
Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company’s safety program

Nice To Haves

Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
Prior relevant internship or co-op experience within the electrical/power industry
Undergraduate specialization in power systems analysis (including three phase circuits) and electric machines
Experience with engineering software (AutoCAD, MATLAB, SKM, EasyPower, and/or ETAP)
Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community

Responsibilities

Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for multiple customers in power systems studies, power quality analysis, equipment startup, installation, maintenance, repair and training.
Support ide portfolio of clients from project start through final on-site presentation and training.
Interpret specs and customer inquiries to design technical proposals and power system recommendations for customers.
Operate in an entrepreneurial environment with the mission of providing high quality support and solutions with a key emphasis placed on motivated lead times and sustained relationships with the Eaton sales team and end-users.
Turn data into smarter, safer power system performance.
Help our clients’ electrical systems operate more reliably, efficiently and safely.
Combine technical modeling, data analysis, and customer interaction (including local field visits) to deliver recommendations that drive real impact.