Senior Electrical Project Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager. The purpose of this position is to provide project management expertise in electrical, civil, structural and mechanical aspects of large turnkey electrical upgrade projects and lead these projects from start to finish. This is a fully remote position that requires 25% travel.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $94000 - $138000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Expertise in Electrical Upgrade Projects, including substations, plant control systems, SCADA, excitation, and power distribution systems.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Strong project management skills: scope control, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.

• Experienced in financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and subcontractor cost control.

• Skilled in contract administration and managing subcontractor performance and efficiency.

• Ability to implement and maintain QA/QC processes and accurate as-built documentation.

• Knowledge of safety programs, job site audits, environmental risk planning, and lockout/tagout procedures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document control systems for reporting and compliance.

• Effective communicator with experience leading meetings and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years of project management experience OR Associates degree in civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 10 years of project management experience OR minimum 15 years of project management experience.

• Knowledge and Experience in Electrical SWGR / Power Distribution, Power System Engineering, Automation, and Controls.

• Budgeting and Proposal Development Experience

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• Must be located in the central region of the United States to be considered, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. No relocation is offered for this position.

• First aid and CPR Trained

• Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified

• Professional Engineer Certification

• Construction Management experience in addition to Project Management Experience

• Experience with electrical power distribution, controls, and protection equipment, engineering, and installations

• Experience with civil equipment, engineering, and installations

• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera Scheduling software

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 1/21/26.

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