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Eaton is looking for a Senior Specification Engineer
Eaton is a global leader in intelligent power management, with more than 100 years of experience driving innovation and sustainability. Operating in over 175 countries, Eaton delivers advanced solutions that help customers manage power safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Within Eaton’s Electrical portfolio, the Life Safety Division (LSD) plays a critical role in protecting people and buildings during emergency situations. The division is globally recognized for its expertise in emergency lighting, fire detection, alarm, notification, and mass notification systems, enabling safe evacuation and compliance with regulatory standards in the most demanding commercial and institutional environments.
To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Specification Engineer to join our Life Safety Division, covering Trentino‑Alto Adige, with the opportunity to support strategic consultants in adjacent regions.
In this strategic role, the Senior Specification Engineer drives early‑stage project engagement and influences technical specifications to ensure Eaton solutions are embedded in Commercial and Institutional Building projects. Operating with a growth and data‑driven mindset, the role focuses on prioritizing high‑impact opportunities, accelerating project conversion, and ensuring rapid progression across the project pipeline through strong cross‑functional collaboration. The position also carries responsibility for expanding the adoption of Eaton’s Solution Spaces, aligning customer needs with Eaton’s long‑term business objectives.
Fluent knowledge of Italian, German, and English is mandatory.
What you’ll do:
- Build and manage a strong network of key specifying stakeholders to secure early‑stage visibility of Commercial and Institutional Building projects
- Proactively influence planning and specification activities to embed Eaton’s Life Safety solutions
- Qualify leads and manage opportunities end‑to‑end, from discovery and specification through pipeline, quote, and bid support
- Identify and track projects where Eaton is not yet specified, ensuring full visibility and execution through SalesforceCollaborate closely with Sales, Project Engineers, agents, back‑office, and cross‑functional teams to accelerate conversion
- Apply a data‑driven, growth‑oriented mindset to prioritize high‑impact opportunities, optimize processes, and represent Eaton through market intelligence and industry engagement
Qualifications:
- Technical qualification at Professional Technician level, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial and Institutional (C&I) Building projects, ideally gained in electrical design, specification, project coordination, or project management for C&I developments, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Skills:
- Fluent knowledge of Italian, German and English is required, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and technical context.
- Strong accountability, ethics, and transparency
- Analytical, strategic, and results‑driven mindset
- High adaptability, resilience, and proactivity
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Effective relationship building, objection handling, and customer focus
- Strong time management and self‑discipline, suitable for remote workContinuous learner with a digital and data‑driven mindset
- Technical & Digital Skills:
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote)
Copilot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, LinkedIn Learning
CRM and PRM systems
Professional use of search engines and social media platforms
AutoCAD, DIALux or equivalent design tools
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to work on challenging projects within a dynamic and collaborative team, in an international environment.
- Career development and internal mobility opportunities—Eaton actively encourages internal promotion whenever possible.
- A strong focus on professional growth, with continuous learning and development opportunities supported through Eaton University and other global training programs.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact—reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of our mission to improve quality of life and protect the environment through innovative power management technologies.
- A strong commitment to employee wellbeing, with health and safety as a top priority. At Eaton, wellness goes beyond programs, providing tools and an environment that empower employees to thrive.
Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package based on applicable skills, knowledge and experience, and aligned with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range (including base salary and Sales Incentive Plan) for this role is EUR 55.200 – EUR 80.960 gross per year.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
About Us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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