Data Center Design Manager (Electrical)

As Data Centre Electrical Design Manager for the South Zone, you will lead the electrical design for mission-critical data centres, from concept through construction closeout. You’ll mentor engineers, shape innovative electrical solutions, and ensure high-quality, scalable outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of IT and facilities, driving engineering excellence and value engineering. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient, energy-efficient data centre infrastructure. Your work will support Eaton’s mission to power better lives and sustainable outcomes at scale.

• competitive compensation
• challenging projects
• internal promotion opportunities
• learning and development via Eaton University
• focus on reliability, safety, and sustainability
• wellbeing and health initiatives

• Act as Design Manager for data centre projects, leading electrical design from concept to closeout
• Perform hands-on electrical design and own critical design aspects for mission-critical facilities
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating engineers and SMEs across projects
• Manage design deliverables, resources, schedules, and quality
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to the DC Design & Engineering team
• Develop and enforce electrical design standards, procedures, and best practices
• Review and approve designs, calculations, reports, and specifications; facilitate peer reviews
• Serve as client-facing technical lead in meetings with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Lead value engineering, optioneering, and technical decision-making
• Lead site visits to monitor installation and commissioning; collaborate with PM, commercial, and construction teams

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 8-10 years of experience in electrical engineering for mission-critical facilities
• Experience with MV and LV power distribution, transformers, UPS, and standby generation
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and best practices
• Experience with value engineering and integrating new technologies
• AutoCAD and Revit knowledge advantageous
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Italian and English
• Familiarity with edge computing and AI concepts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities
• Proven experience in building teams and supporting processes

• Analytical thinking
• Strategic mindset
• Leadership and mentoring
• MV and LV power distribution
• Transformers
• UPS and standby generation systems