Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel
Eaton
Remote · Woodridge, IL · Posted September 21, 2026
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Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel. The position is remote, with anticipated travel of up to 10%. Eaton's Data Center Solutions division is seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel with proven expertise in tubular steel structure design, analysis, and documentation for data center whitespace infrastructure. This is a specialist-level individual contributor role who bring independent analytical rigor, code-level structural calculation fluency, and direct experience designing the structural systems that support overhead power, cooling, containment, and cable management infrastructure within live and new-build data center environments. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. 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 we offer:…
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