Project Manager- Power Systems Controls

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
97K-143K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing
We make what matters work.
The Role
Lead power systems controls and power management projects from award through completion. Manage schedules, costs, margins, quality, contracts, change orders, documentation, customer issues, engineering resources, suppliers, factory testing, field startups, and technical proposals. Coordinate cross-functional teams delivering system design, programming, installation, maintenance, repair, training, and modifications. This remote role requires approximately 10% travel and experience with electrical power distribution systems and project management.
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Are you passionate about leading complex projects and delivering innovative power systems controls solutions? We're seeking a Project Manager - Power Systems Controls to drive the successful execution of controls and power management projects from award through completion.  In this role, you'll be responsible for project performance, partnering closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless project transitions and exceptional customer service. You'll establish and manage project cost, quality, and schedule objectives while leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated control and power management solutions in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems.  This is a remote role with approximately 10% travel. 
 

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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. 

What you’ll do:

•    Plan, establish, maintain, and regularly update a project schedule for assigned projects
•    Coordinate with Team Leaders to assign engineering resources and provide performance feedback
•    Monitor, control, forecast, and report costs on assigned projects within estimated project margin
•    Manage engineering response to customer emergencies and warranty issues
•    Establish and manage contracts between Eaton and its customers & suppliers
•    Review customer specifications and bid documents, and issue change orders when necessary
•    Technical coordination between internal team members, Eaton factories, third-party suppliers, and customers
•    Document control and distribution to customers and suppliers

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years of project management or project engineering experience OR minimum 10 years of field service, project management and/or proposal generation experience with electrical power distribution systems and high school diploma
•    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 H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

•    Experience with electrical power distribution systems, equipment, installation, and field services
 Preferred qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
•    PMP certified
•    Minimum 5 years experience with the implementation of automatic transfer schemes

Position Criteria:

•    Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
•    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.
•    Expertise and experience with all project management competencies, including Microsoft Project
•    Basic understanding of power distribution systems, equipment, and automatic transfer schemes
•    Experience with factory testing and field start-ups
•    Experience developing technical proposals according to customer and internal requirements

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 5, 2026.


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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of project management or project engineering experience
  • Alternatively, at least 10 years of field service, project management, and/or proposal generation experience with electrical power distribution systems plus a high school diploma
  • Experience with electrical power distribution systems, equipment, installation, and field services
  • Ability to work without employment immigration sponsorship or support, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN, and related statuses
  • Periodic customer-required background and drug screenings
  • Compliance with Eaton's safety program and applicable EESS Qualified Electrical Worker requirements
  • Expertise in project management competencies, including Microsoft Project
  • Basic understanding of power distribution systems, equipment, and automatic transfer schemes
  • Experience with factory testing and field startups
  • Experience developing technical proposals according to customer and internal requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • PMP certification
  • At least 5 years of experience implementing automatic transfer schemes

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and company‑paid disability, with HSAs/HRAs and wellness programs enhancing access and support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching alongside additional retirement contributions, with some sites also featuring pension and profit‑sharing components.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents, childbirth leave via short‑term disability for birth mothers, adoption benefits, and subsidized backup care signal strong family‑focused support.

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The Company
HQ: Dublin, Dublin
93,749 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

Planes. Hospitals. Factories. Data centers. Vehicles. The electrical grid. These are things people depend on every day. And the companies behind them depend on Eaton to solve some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet. Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees.

Why Work With Us

At Eaton, we make what matters work—creating exciting new power management technologies that keep the world moving every day. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals can reach their full potential—and where they help us reach ours.

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