Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Power System Automation Specialist. This position can be based at one of our listed Eaton location in Ontario, Quebec or Nova Scotia and requires local travel to customer sites. Eaton provides our technicians with the training, tools, and PPE to keep you secure on the job. Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions. Have the support of a robust internal infrastructure including 24-hour Customer, Technical and Factory Support. Continuous hands-on learning opportunities at a world-class training facility as well as field-based mentoring. Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation and paid overtime. The primary purpose of this position is to independently design, implement, commission, and support advanced power automation, monitoring, and control solutions. As a technical contributor and project lead, you will provide engineering expertise for power management systems, industrial control systems, power monitoring applications, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will work closely with customers, consulting engineers, contractors, project managers, and internal teams to develop and deliver reliable, cost-effective automation and control solutions across a variety of industries and applications. Automation System Design & Engineering Design and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA, and power automation solutions for customer applications. Design and implement advanced control schemes including: Generator control systems Breaker control schemes Mission-critical monitoring and control systems Develop system architectures, communication networks,



and integration strategies for new and existing installations. Prepare functional descriptions, control narratives, and technical design documentation. Ensure solutions comply with applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and Eaton engineering practices. System Integration & Commissioning Lead implementation, startup, testing, and commissioning activities for power automation and monitoring systems. Perform functional testing and site acceptance testing to validate system performance. Troubleshoot complex electrical, software, communications, and networking issues. Provide technical leadership during field installation and commissioning activities. Project Leadership & Execution Serve as lead automation specialist on assigned projects. Manage technical scope, schedules, project deliverables, and customer expectations. Coordinate activities with project managers, field service personnel, engineering teams, contractors, and customers. Review project requirements and specifications to ensure successful execution. Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members. Customer Consultation & Technical Support Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout the project lifecycle. Assess customer requirements and recommend automation, monitoring, and control solutions. Deliver customer training and technical presentations.



Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive technical support and project execution. Commercial Support & Proposal Development Support sales teams with technical consultation and solution development. Analyze customer specifications and develop technical scopes of work. Prepare estimates, quotations, and proposals for automation and control projects. Participate in project risk reviews and technical bid evaluations. Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement Ensure compliance with Eaton safety policies and customer site safety requirements. Participate in technical reviews and quality assurance activities. Contribute to the development of standard designs, engineering practices, and reusable solutions. Continue developing expertise in automation technologies, communications, networking, and industrial cybersecurity. Bachelor's degree or Technologist Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience with industrial automation, power automation, PLC programming, SCADA systems, system integration, or related technologies. Experience commissioning and supporting industrial control or power management systems. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, SNMP, Ethernet). Ability to travel to customer sites as required. Ability to travel to the United States for safety and product training. Must reside within 80 km of one of the designated office locations. 5+ years of experience working with industrial automation systems, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human Machine Interface) or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Da

📌 Power Systems Automation Specialist/ Spécialiste en automatisation des systèmes électriques (Dartmouth)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Dartmouth