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Lead Field Service Engineer Power Distribution

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026

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We're in the business of empowering people, and that includes you. Your journey here is not just about a job; it's about a shared vision for a brighter, more sustainable future. We are seeking a Power Distribution Field Services Engineer Lead.This role will support the EMEA region

We are seeking a candidate with deep technical knowledge of Eaton's Power Distribution product portfolio and hands-on experience in commissioning large-scale projects. The role is not a people manager but rather a highly skilled Power Distribution technical expert. This individual will collaborate closely with field service teams across the region, country sales organizations, and customers.

Travel rate is up to 50% in the region. The role is open remotely in Spain, What you'll do: Provides a service to Eaton customers, to carry out the installation & maintenance of MV equipment manufactured within the Eaton Electrical business Maintain other existing MV electrical equipment to fulfill customer requirements in line with Eaton Safety requirements. Take lead to support other service engineers Being the primary point of contact for our customers during the execution of installation projects Qualifications: HND or Equivelant experience (10 or more years of relevant experience) Theoretical and practical understanding of MV distribution systems with evidence of electrical qualifications, including but not limited to 3 phase theory, harmonics, power factor correction Skills: Ability to create RAMS (risk assessments, method statements) including arrangements for high voltage, high current testing Harness a safety culture and confident with LOTO (lock out tag out) system of working Ability to produce test plans for SAT (site acceptance testing) of MV systems based on switchgear specification, scheme drawings, standard tests and relay settings.

Understanding and interpreting electrical drawings with the ability and confidence to challenge potential drawing omissions. Sound knowledge of MV mechanical installation High level competence in post installation primary plant testing; High level competence in the safe use of commissioning test equipment (T&R, Megger, Fluke, Omicron including automated test file creation) Function testing of MV switchgear Inter tripping, interlocking, blocking, CBF, I/O's Competent in MV witness SAT testing and carrying out customer demonstrations of Eaton equipment Ability to be lead engineer and work within a team with an ambition to improve the quality of delivery and customer experience Working closely with project management ensuring deliverables are within target completion dates. Coaching/developing new and existing engineers where required and a desire to develop further in technical fields The flexibility to work within EMEA and stay away when required We Offer: Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Great company benefits We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first.

Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen #LI-AR2 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.

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