Application Engineer - Generator Subject Matter Expert

Integra Mission Critical • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Generator Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the technical authority for all generator systems integrated into Integra's modular power and infrastructure platforms. This role is responsible for defining generator selection standards, system integration requirements, performance criteria, controls interface strategies, and lifecycle considerations across all product lines. The SME supports product development, manufacturing, commissioning, and field operations to ensure generator systems are reliable, compliant, scalable, and optimized for mission-critical environments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in generator system design, integration, or commissioning within mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Deep understanding of medium- and low-voltage generator systems, paralleling gear, and emergency power systems.
• Hands-on experience supporting startup, load bank testing, and synchronization.
• Strong knowledge of generator control systems and protection schemes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor�s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with large-scale data center, healthcare, utility, or industrial backup power systems.
• Familiarity with microgrid applications and hybrid generation systems.
• Experience working in modular or prefabricated infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise-level technical expert for diesel, natural gas, and alternative-fuel generator systems.
• Develop and maintain generator design standards, specifications, and integration guidelines.
• Establish performance criteria including load acceptance, transient response, redundancy strategy, and paralleling architecture.
• Define standard configurations for modular and packaged generator solutions.
• Lead integration of generators with: Switchgear and paralleling gear, UPS systems, EPMS platforms, Fuel systems, Automatic transfer switches (ATS), Load banks and testing infrastructure.
• Define control interface requirements between generator controllers and site-level systems (BMS, EPMS, PLCs).
• Ensure proper coordination of protection, sequencing, and load-sharing strategies.
• Support microgrid and distributed energy integration strategies where applicable.
• Partner with Product Engineering to ensure generator systems are designed for manufacturability and modular deployment.
• Support new product development efforts involving integrated generator modules or power blocks.
• Review factory testing procedures and site commissioning protocols.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family�s total well-being.
• Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree