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Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems Division is hiring a Power Systems Engineering, Lead to join our team in the Power Systems Engineering (PSE) group. The position is based out of our Kitchener, ON facility.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, substation design and training.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

What you’ll do:

• Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, design, installation, startup, maintenance, repair and training.

• Manage assigned projects and job costs to perform work within budgeted cost estimates Interpret specs and customer inquiries and design technical proposals and pricing for customers.

• Provide technical solutions to customers that may involve equipment design or upgrades, testing of equipment, solutions relating to increase safety, reliability, or efficiency.

• Perform engineering design duties, which require application of engineering principles.

• Troubleshooting, and problem solving relative to power distribution equipment.

• Mentor or lead other engineers on projects including reviewing and stamping their work

• May design and conduct specialized training for customers.

• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.

• Ability to run large studies and projects unassisted.

• Perform all job functions with adherence to Eaton’s Values and Philosophy, as well as Safety and Environmental standards.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

• P.Eng. License in any Canadian Province

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as Power System Engineer

• Must be able to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s Degree focused in Engineering, preferably in Power Systems

• IEEE Membership

• Active in Local IEEE

• Experience with protective relays is highly desirable

• Experience using Power System modelling packages like SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, CYME etc

• Advanced experience in multi-function protection relays setting files and logic files.

• Short-Circuit Analysis, LV/MV Coordination

• Arc Flash studies and mitigations

• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems is highly desirable

• Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, and analysis is highly desirable

• Power Quality Measurements and Analysis

• Harmonic Analysis

• Advanced / Specialty Skills

• PLC / Automation

• Renewable Energy

• Knowledge of engineering standards including CSA, NEC, NESC, IEEE and ANSI

• Distribution System Design

• Substation Design

• Protection & Control Design

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to run major studies and projects unassisted

• Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem-solving skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office applications

• Effective time management, prioritization and project management skills

• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment

• Understanding of the company’s and competitor’s electrical, electronic and mechanical products

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.