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Eaton Corporation Solutions Architect, Energy Transition in Oslo, Norway
Eaton is a power management company actively engaged in the transition towards a low-carbon energy future across the world. Energy Transition in Buildings (ETiB) is a major corporate strategic theme and Eaton is committed to deliver related solutions for the buildings markets. We are capitalizing and building upon our diverse technology portfolio of renewable energy integration, energy storage, Energy Aware UPSes, microgrids and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
What you’ll do:
Acts as a technical specialist for Buildings as a Grid (BG) customers to support ETDS growth objectives.
The primary function of the Senior Solution Architect is to provide design assistance and application support to the Eaton ET business unit, Country Sales Organizations (CSO), consulting engineers and channel partners and enhance the value generated for customers. Provide necessary safety precautions and calculations during front-end engineering design (FEED), quotation and pre-order stage, in accordance with company guidelines and procedures, to reach an acceptable solution for all parties involved on the complex technical questions.
The solution architect is the architectural leader in the region for Buildings as a Grid offering. She/he is in charge:
To lead the community of engineering applications in the countries, to provide them with training and to ensure their regular improvement in skills: Documentation To write various kinds of technical and commercial documents regarding design, testing, commissioning, and delivery, in line with general accepted standards in Engineering, in order to assure that the customer specifications are met upon delivery. Including “comments, deviations, exceptions” as part of the technical compliance of the project. To administer all relevant information according to the company’s guidelines, in order to assure timely availability for management and colleagues.
To define standard architectures integrating the different components of the Buildings as a Grid offer: Chargers, batteries, low and medium voltage electrical distribution, and associated digital solution
Support country sales forces in responding to complex and/or important calls for tenders and projects: Technical Reviews or writes specifications in tender phase and creates deviation lists and solutions together with other stake holders like. Customizes specialized BG systems according to client needs and documents required modifications to standard products. Advise on 3rd party or special equipment (material cost and labor/engineering efforts) in order to provide technical competitive solutions to Country Applications Engineers.
Responsible for the ""Buildings as a Grid simulator"" product: definition of the roadmap, specifications, and its use in the area.
Qualifications:
BSc. Electrical Engineering or related field
10 or more years of experience in a similar positions
Skills:
Demonstrates good technical knowledge on power electronics and three phase electrical systems and solutions
Preferably in energy distribution, control and monitoring (IT/protocol such as ethernet, OCPP, RS-485), IEC standards, integrated solution design and development
Strong knowledge in electrical design and understanding of energy distribution applications
Technical sales aptitude: specifications and demands
Thinks and acts strategically
Promotes teamwork and collaboration
Analytical, autonomous, accountable
Good problem-solving skills and innovative thinking
Good written & oral communications skills in English (French or German is a plus)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and international environment
Customer oriented with excellent customer skills, continuously curious about customer behavior
Possess necessary computer skills including: Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, Internet applications, Microsoft Office applications, and other product configuration tools
We Offer
Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model
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