Service Application Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Service Application Engineer. This role is hybrid from Roseville, CA or Pleasanton, CA with up to 20% travel.

Directs and supports the development of technical applications and proposals for medium, large, and complex opportunities pertaining to Eaton related services and solutions. Functions as a strategic partner in driving solution design, pricing strategy, and proposal execution to meet customer requirements across diverse market segments. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored engineering service offerings that enhance operational performance, ensure compliance, and maximize customer value.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $108,000 - $158,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a sales incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development of technical proposals, bid packages, cost estimates, and pricing strategies for power distribution projects across the West Region.
• Serve as a technical advisor to Sales, channel partners, consultants, end users, and internal teams, providing application support and customized solutions for national accounts and data center customers.
• Analyze project specifications, develop technical and commercial solutions, prepare subcontractor scopes of work, and coordinate with third-party vendors to deliver competitive proposals.
• Support Eaton's portfolio of engineering services, digital solutions, aftermarket offerings, extended warranties, power system engineering, and electrical worker training programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve proposal processes, pricing models, quotation tools, and standardization efforts that enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Lead project handoff activities, identify additional scope opportunities, and ensure smooth transition from proposal development to project execution.
• Conduct customer presentations, participate in site visits, and work alongside sales and field service teams to understand customer requirements and promote Eaton solutions.
• Track proposal activity, maintain customer relationships, and deliver exceptional service while meeting project deadlines.
• Mentor junior team members, support knowledge sharing, and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Travel up to 25% to support customers, projects, and regional initiatives.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution OR a high school diploma/GED combined with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in electrical industry, electrical field service, military, and/or electrical service estimator.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: application engineering, proposal development, electrical service estimating, technical marketing, engineering, sales, strategic planning, operations, or product management.
• This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. 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.
• No relocation is offered all candidates must currently reside within 60 miles of Pleasanton, CA OR Roseville, CA to be considered. No relocation is offered for this position. Active-duty military applicants are exempt from this requirement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience supporting power distribution, substation, data center, or electrical system installation projects through engineering, estimating, proposal development, or project execution.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex technical and commercial proposals, including solution development, labor estimating, pricing strategy, risk evaluation, subcontractor scope development, and proposal compliance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution products, systems, engineering services, and service solutions, with the ability to develop customer-focused technical solutions.
• Experience supporting private sector and government customers across multiple market segments, including Data Center, Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare, Utility, Institutional, and Government.
• Working knowledge of the sales and proposal lifecycle, including customer engagement, channel-to-market strategies, stakeholder coordination, and negotiation support.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, deliver technical presentations, and effectively resolve customer concerns.
• Experience writing and reviewing subcontractor statements of work, evaluating technical specifications, and supporting contract and commercial risk management activities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or NETA Associate membership.
• Experience utilizing digital tools and software platforms to support proposal development, product configuration, estimating, and pricing activities.

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