Lead Mechanical Engineer - Structural

<div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="font-size: 1em; margin: 0px">What you’ll do:</h2> </div><div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">The <strong>Lead Mechanical Engineer - Structural</strong> will be responsible for driving the engineering execution of research and development programs for <strong>Eaton’s Data Center portfolio</strong>. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and modification of systems and sub-systems to meet product form, fit, and functional requirements of <strong>Eaton's Wrightline Standing HAC Containment Product &amp; Systems</strong> in the Data Center portfolio. </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">The Lead Engineer will focus on <strong>steel structure design, structural analysis, and technical documentation</strong> for Standing HAC containment systems, RapidPOD &amp; SuperPOD for data center white-space infrastructure. This is a lead-level individual contributor role requiring strong analytical rigor, proficiency in structural calculations and applicable design codes, and hands-on experience designing structural systems that support overhead power distribution, cooling, containment, and cable management infrastructure in both existing and new-build data center environments.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Design and analyze structural systems for data center white-space infrastructure, including power distribution systems, containment systems, cable management solutions, cooling equipment supports, and modular assemblies.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Perform structural engineering calculations, member sizing, connection design, and load analyses for gravity, seismic, lateral, and dynamic loading conditions.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Develop comprehensive structural calculation packages, including load assessments, deflection checks, anchorage design, and supporting documentation for design reviews and approvals.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Evaluate complex structural assemblies using analysis tools such as <strong>SAP2000</strong> and FEA software, validating results through engineering judgment and hand calculations.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Assess and modify existing infrastructure for retrofit, upgrade, and capacity expansion projects, ensuring structural integrity and load-carrying capability.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Support new product development by collaborating with mechanical and MEP teams, providing structural expertise, risk assessments, design-for-manufacturing recommendations, and test requirements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Serve as the structural engineering subject matter expert for customers, contractors, engineers of record, and regulatory authorities by supporting delegated design submittals, technical reviews, project proposals, and site-specific engineering solutions.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="font-size: 1em; margin: 0px">Qualifications:</h2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. 8-12 years of experience in product design, structural engineering, or engineering mechanics</span></p></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="font-size: 1em; margin: 0px">Skills:</h2> </div><div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong expertise in <strong>structural analysis, structural dynamics, steel structure design, and engineering mechanics</strong>, with experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, or manufacturing environments - specifically overhead support structures, non-building structures, or equipment support platforms<span style="color: #373a36;"> is required.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Proficiency in <strong>SAP2000, LS-DYNA, or equivalent FEA tools</strong>, with the ability to validate results through hand calculations.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of <strong>Autodesk Revit</strong> and <strong>Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)</strong>.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Master’s degree in <strong>Structural Engineering</strong> preferred with strong knowledge of steel structures, connection design, or structural dynamics.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience designing <strong>data center white-space infrastructure</strong>, including containment systems, busway and cable tray supports, cooling pipe supports, and related structural assemblies.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Familiarity with <strong>AISC Design Guides</strong>, HSS connections, torsion, and welded steel design.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong problem-solving, process management, and decision-making abilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and collaborate across cross-functional teams.</p></div></div></div>