At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive demand for Eaton's power distribution solutions in exciting commercial and industrial projects.
- Company: Join Eaton, a global leader in power management dedicated to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, career development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Build strong relationships and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy resilience and innovative projects.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, or relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Electrical Sector – Commercial & Industrial Buildings (C&I) Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid / Remote)
Why Join Eaton? At Eaton, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment through intelligent power management technologies. This role offers the opportunity to influence projects across commercial buildings, industrial facilities, critical infrastructure and the energy transition market, whilst developing a rewarding technical and commercial career within a global leader in power management.
The Specification Sales Engineer – Power Distribution is responsible for driving specified demand for Eaton's low voltage and medium voltage power distribution portfolio by influencing design decisions during the earliest stages of construction, infrastructure, industrial and refurbishment projects. The role focuses on engaging with consulting engineers and end users to ensure Eaton solutions are specified into projects before tender.
The Specification Sales Engineer will identify, develop and protect project opportunities whilst positioning Eaton as the preferred technical partner for power distribution and energy resilience solutions. The successful candidate will develop project pipelines, influence specifications, provide technical guidance and support project conversion from concept design through to project execution.
What you’ll do:
- Build relationships with consulting engineers, building services consultants, contractors, and end users to influence specifications on major projects.
- Drive early engagement on projects from concept through design stages, positioning Eaton as the preferred power distribution partner.
- Provide technical guidance on LV switchgear, switchboards, circuit protection, energy management, power quality, surge protection, and EV infrastructure.
- Deliver CPDs, technical presentations, and design workshops to consultants and engineering teams.
- Champion Eaton specifications throughout the tender process, demonstrating the value of our solutions in safety, reliability, sustainability, digitalisation, and energy resilience.
- Collaborate with sales, application engineering, and product teams to convert specifications into successful project wins.
What Success Looks Like:
- Growing a strong pipeline of specification opportunities.
- Building trusted relationships across the consultant community.
- Increasing specification conversion and revenue growth.
- Driving adoption of Eaton's power distribution and energy management portfolio.
- Influencing major commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centre, and infrastructure projects.
Qualifications:
- HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, OR proven experience within power distribution, switchgear, building services, or technical sales.
- Experience working with consultants, contractors, end users, or specification-led projects.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
Skills:
- Knowledge of LV switchgear, switchboards, circuit protection, energy management, or power monitoring solutions.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Confident presenting technical solutions to engineering and commercial audiences.
- Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities and influence project outcomes.
- Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable managing a pipeline of opportunities.
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.
Specification Sales Engineer - Power Distribution in Pudsey employer: Eaton Corporation
Eaton is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, encouraging innovation and collaboration across its diverse teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to numerous development opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge Data Center solutions in a thriving EMEA market. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a global environment.
