Project Order Engineering Specialist

Eaton’s PCS division is currently seeking a Project Order Engineering Specialist to join the team. This is a hybrid role which can be based in one of the following locations:
Airdrie, AB;
Calgary, AB;
Edmonton, AB or Burlington, ON.

The Project Order Engineering Specialist is responsible for proactively managing and coordinating the technical aspects of basic to high value complex project orders containing standard, assembled‑to‑order and engineered‑to‑order equipment.

The incumbent will serve as a customer advocate and demonstrate a leadership role in complex issues related to the project, while communicating with project managers, plants, field sales, and assigned customer base regarding the status of orders including maintaining drawing schedules, specification, and documentation requirements, and addressing technical concerns to ensure on‑time and accurate delivery of project commitments.

For orders managed without a project manager, the incumbent will serve as a customer advocate and demonstrate a leadership role in complex issues related to the project, while communicating with plants, field sales, and assigned customer base regarding the technical status of orders including maintaining drawing and production schedules, specification requirements, and addressing technical concerns to ensure on‑time and accurate delivery of project commitments.

• Maintain the technical integrity of assembled‑to‑order projects via the following actions:
• Review and understand customer specifications and order entry documents
• Communicate with plant engineers
• Conduct drawing review and submittal
• Provide technical clarifications
• Determine value engineering options
• Review and issue drawings or procure drawings from plant engineers. Make drawing changes as necessary where drawings are available
• Respond to requests for quote related to pricing adders/deducts for product changes
• Manage multiple project orders and prioritize time and tasks effectively to serve Eaton’s customers. Understanding orders priority and urgency will be a major part of managing many projects simultaneously
• Work with technical document control specialist to fulfill all project documentation requirements in a timely manner
• Operation and Maintenance Manuals
• Spare Parts Lists
• As‑Built drawings in a timely manner
• Work with Post‑Sales specialist to manage post‑shipment resolution related to warranties and damages
• Manage effective communication with project managers, plants, field sales, and other internal departments to ensure accurate, on‑time delivery of project commitments
• Manage effective external technical communication with contractors, industrials, distributors, consulting engineers and OEM’s to ensure successful execution of a project
• Based on necessity, participate and lead customer review meetings, including but not limited to:
• On‑board meetings at plants
• Witness test or inspection visits to plants
• Meetings at customer sites

The ideal candidate consistently delivers results in a fast‑paced environment while managing complex, large‑scope projects across assigned accounts. You demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and creative problem‑solving abilities. You communicate effectively, collaborate seamlessly with Sales Engineers and Product Engineers. You are highly organized, proficient with Office 365 and other digital tools, and adapt quickly to new technologies to support effective project execution.

We are looking for candidates who are diverse in their backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to our team.

• University degree or college diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technologist or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with complex and large projects in the electrical industry and assemblies, either in project management, sales/quotations, or engineering
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the…