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Electrical Project Manager

Eaton
Eaton Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Electrical Project Manager. The Lead Electrical Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management and execution of turnkey electrical projects. The PM is also asked to support the sales team, senior project managers and regional manager during the front-end sales process to ensure a seamless transition from quote into execution. This position will have up to 25% travel.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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

  • Experience delivering Design‑Build projects across the full lifecycle, from concept through final engineering and construction
  • Ability to lead and integrate cross‑functional teams using standard project management processes
  • Front‑end project estimating, proposal development, and sales support
  • Contract and subcontract administration, including scope management, change control, SOVs, and budget oversight
  • Ownership of project financials, including cost controls, forecasting, profit and loss accountability
  • Development and management of project schedules and concurrent multi‑project execution
  • Oversight of design teams, subcontractor performance, and continuous improvement of execution efficiency
  • Leadership of site safety programs, QA/QC processes, contingency planning, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong document control and project documentation management


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of five years of relevant project management experience; an Associate’s degree with seven years of relevant project management experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least ten years of relevant project management experience, including turnkey management of electrical distribution equipment.
  • Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project Scheduling software
  • Knowledge and Experience in Electrical SWGR / Power Distribution, Power System Engineering, Automation, and Controls.
  • 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 CA, WA, OR, AZ, NV, UT, CO, ID to be considered. no relocation offered. Active duty military are exempt from these requirements.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA
  • PMP Certified
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • First Aid and CPR Trained


The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 6/04/2026

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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.

Salary : $113,000 - $165,000

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