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Director, Codes & Standards - Data Centers & Direct Current Applications

Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA, 15108, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 May 2026

💰 $242,000/yr($165,000/yr – $242,000/yr)

About the role

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Director, Codes & Standards - Data Centers & Direct Current Applications.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $242000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable 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:

Eaton’s Enterprise Engineering Codes & Standards Center of Excellence is seeking a director with a specialized focus on codes and standards for data centers and direct current (DC) engineering applications. This leadership role is responsible for setting strategy, ensuring compliance, and influencing industry standards to support innovation and safety across global operations.

In this position you will:

Develop and execute strategies for compliance with codes and standards across Electrical and Industrial Sectors, with emphasis on data centers and DC systems.
Interpret and apply relevant standards to new and existing products, ensuring feasibility and compliance.
Collaborate with engineering and validation teams to ensure certification and ongoing compliance.
Advise business units and sales teams on regulatory considerations for data centers and DC applications.
Represent Eaton at industry meetings and standards committees to influence development and stay ahead of changes.
Prepare technical papers and deliver seminars on codes and standards for data centers and DC engineering.
Ensure compliance with major international standards for data centers and DC systems, summarized as follows:
- IEC Standards: Electrical safety, DC circuit protection, power converters, and automation for reliable operation.
  NFPA Standards: Electrical installation, maintenance, workplace safety, and fire protection for IT and telecom facilities.
  UL Standards: Product safety and performance for electrical equipment, wiring, UPS systems, and stationary batteries.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
Minimum 15 years of experience in codes and standards, including work with compliance and standards organizations
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
Must have or obtain passport and be willing to travel internationally.
Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50 mile radius of Raleigh, NC, Beachwood, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Moon Township, PA or Peachtree City, GA

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in IEC, NFPA, and UL standards for data centers and DC systems.
Technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, DC power systems, and product safety regulations.
Experience in influencing codes-making processes and participation in standards committees.
Strong understanding of power converters (UPS, inverters, chargers) and new product development processes.

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