Senior Applications Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: Starting at $100,000 annually, with higher compensation available

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support the design and implementation of critical power infrastructure solutions for data center and mission-critical environments. This role serves as a technical liaison between customers, sales teams, engineering, and operations, ensuring that solutions are designed, documented, and delivered to meet project requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical power distribution systems, data center infrastructure, and customer-facing engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams to develop engineered solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Prepare customer proposals, submittal packages, and technical documentation.
• Support projects from order entry through manufacturing, installation, and field startup.
• Develop drawings, compliance documentation, and engineering submittals for customer review.
• Provide technical guidance on power distribution equipment and Static Transfer Switch (STS) applications.
• Assist with troubleshooting during equipment installation, commissioning, and operation.
• Deliver technical presentations and product training for customers, consultants, and channel partners.
• Participate in product testing, application development, and competitive product evaluations.
• Share customer feedback with engineering and product development teams to support continuous improvement.
• Travel to customer locations, project sites, and data centers approximately 25–35% of the time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in applications engineering, field engineering, or design engineering supporting data center electrical infrastructure.
• Minimum of 2 years of AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Strong knowledge of data center electrical systems, including:
• UL 891 switchboards
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Static Transfer Switches (STSs)
• Redundancy strategies such as N+1 and 2N
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package up to $160,000 annually
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package