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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer based onsite at our Fibrebond manufacturing campus in Minden, LA. Relocation assistance is available to candidates currently residing in the US.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design of custom enclosures for switchgear, UPS, motor controls, power control equipment, and generator sets for use in the mission critical power generation, data centers, fiber industry, industrial, and utility markets. You will determine solutions for plant errors and problems that arise in production. The designs include mechanical and electrical systems, fire suppression, power distribution, alarm wiring, environmental control, mechanical layout and structural design. The Senior Project Engineer will assist customers or contractors in the field with questions about our buildings.

The expected annual salary range for this role is 71000 - 105000 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Fibrebond, an Eaton company, designs and manufactures pre integrated modular buildings and power enclosures that protect mission critical equipment for data center, industrial, utility, and communications customers. Headquartered in Minden, Louisiana, Fibrebond is known for its engineered to order solutions that support complex infrastructure projects across North America. In 2025, Fibrebond was acquired by Eaton, expanding Eaton’s modular solutions portfolio while preserving Fibrebond’s strong engineering expertise, customer focus, and manufacturing operations in Louisiana.

• Manage the drawing process with the assistance of an assigned drafting team beginning at customer approval through as-built drawing stages.
• Prepare original layout of building interiors and exteriors based on customer requirements and specifications, including generator set, switchgear motor controls, power control equipment, routing of conduit and electrical wiring, and structural configuration of building.
• Configure electrical systems and wiring, alarm systems and wiring, and environmental control systems.
• Design mechanical and structural systems for assigned projects.
• Specify components and purchased parts.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings as necessary.
• Enter and maintain current project information in the Engineering Database.
• Responsible for meeting established schedule and deadlines for his/her projects.
• Assist project management personnel and answer questions related to projects.
• Interact with production personnel and answer questions related to project design and execution.
• Interact with customers and outside engineering/architectural firms to answer questions and develop appropriate building configurations.
• Communicate with and coordinate work performed by outside subcontractors.
• Assist Quality Control on minor quality issues.
• Work with Code Compliance Manager to submit the required state approval design documentation to the states according to their requirements.
• Monitor equipment installation requirements.
• Interface with other Engineers and Designers for building design decisions.
• Travel to meet with customers, providing technical support for business development and project management (less than 20 days per year).
• Additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (or similar technical discipline) from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience as an electrical or mechanical engineer or similar technical engineering role, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D drafting software.
• Familiar with the content of the National Electric Code and other national and local Electrical and Building Codes.
• Knowledge of engineering processes such as calculations including load calculations, equipment layout, normal and emergency standby distribution, lighting layout, lighting calculations, power and lighting controls, grounding, and value engineering.
• 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.

• Five (5) years of experience as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer or similar technical engineering role, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Solidworks 3D modeling software.
• Expertise with the content of the National Electric Code and other national and local Electrical and Building Codes.
• Experience in power generation/distribution industry.

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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.