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Specification Engineer - Manager UAE & Oman

At Eaton - Dubai

Posted on Nov 13

Specification Engineer - Manager UAE & Oman

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesScience and EngineeringPosted today

Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton's Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams within a globally connected business environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, reinforcing our long-term investment in growth, collaboration, and capability building.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

We are looking for a Specification Engineer - Manager to lead our technical specification strategy across the UAE and Oman. In this role, you will build strong relationships with consulting engineers and specifiers, influence projects at the design stage, and work with our sales and engineering teams to turn specifications into orders and grow our switchgear and electrical power distribution business in the region.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute a regional technical engineering specification driven
Business strategy to grow market share in switchgear and related electrical
power distribution and industrial control products
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consulting engineers, specifiers and
influencers in the electrical design community
• Actively track and infuence early stage construction projects to ensure our
switchgear is included in the project vendor list via using engineering skillset
• Provide technical engineering presentations, lunch and learn sessions, design
support to engineering firms and design build contractors
• Collaborate with internal application engineers and product managers to support
the specifier community with drawings, technical data and bid documentation
• Work closely with the commercial sales team, channel partners and project
managers to convert specifications into orders
• Conduct competitive analysis and gather market intelligence to drive strategy and
positioning
• Maintain a robust pipeline using CRM tools and provide regular updates to the
management

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years of relevant experience in specification engineering, technical sales or business development within the electrical power distribution, switchgear or industrial control industry, ideally with a track record of working with consulting engineers, specifiers and contractors in the UAE, Oman or wider GCC region

Skills:

• In depth knowledge of electrical power management and industrial control
products and solutions
• Building strong relationships, Business planning, Strategic thinking & Leadership
attributes
• Strong understanding of switchgear, low and medium voltage power distribution, and
relevant international standards (IEC) and regional design practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single line diagrams, technical
specifications and tender documentation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence
technical audiences at all levels
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills across consultants, contractors,
channel partners and internal teams
• Commercial acumen with the ability to analyze market trends, competitor offerings and
project opportunities
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office; ability to manage a project pipeline and
forecast accurately
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently and travel
across the UAE and Oman as required
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Living and Working in Dubai

Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward-looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well-established expatriate ecosystem.

At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well-governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long-term career development.

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About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(k) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote from Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity And Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)