Application Engineer - Power Systems

Integrated Power Services•Pompano Beach, FL

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About The Position

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical and rotating assets, serving customers across a wide range of industries. IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair and Power Management. The company is seeking a skilled and dedicated Application Engineer for Power Systems to perform technical sales support related to Field Service Projects and related repairs. This role requires collaboration with regional sales teams and customers, providing decisive technical leadership for various proposal efforts, which will be key to the Florida region’s performance and success. IPS is committed to empowering employees to make a meaningful impact, offering single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. The company serves over 30,000 essential customer locations, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations. Joining IPS means becoming part of a team that revolutionizes equipment and process reliability, learning from industry experts, and growing within a company built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Standby Generator Services
Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team
Ability to anticipate events and develop adaptive strategies/tactics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel 25-40% of the time, as required
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport and driver's license
Knowledge of generator sizing, load analysis, and power system design
Knowledge of power distribution, utilization equipment and application considerations including the various types of switchgear, relays, breakers, transformers, motors, generators (including control & excitation) and variable speed drives
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, and other relevant codes

Nice To Haves

Licensed Engineer Certification or eligibility, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for the Sales organization and liaise between the site team and the engineering team in the ITO (Inquiry to order) phase of Standby Generator Projects.
Responsible for travelling to the customer job sites to support job walks for technical specification reviews and to obtain data collection to support the engineered technical solution.
Own the development of job costing, to support pricing and execution of the project scope of work.
Analyze customer requirements and develop technical solutions for standby generator systems (diesel, natural gas, hybrid systems, etc.)
Assist with proposals, technical solution development, interfacing with field engineers and providing customer insights and market intelligence on pricing, scope of work and execution actions.
Provide excellent technical expertise related to Standby Generator stators, rotors, excitation systems, monitoring devices and peripheral components.
Ability to oversee labor, crew members and contractors supporting high quality performance levels in service to all methods/procedures related to the defined scope of work.
Perform casual field engineering service inspections and offer insights on possible services required to customers including generator stator rewinding and all related tasks.
Support the Risk process at the ITO stage with input on project costing, scope, schedule, and execution risks.
Ensure designs comply with applicable standards (NFPA 70, NFPA 110, NEC, local codes, etc.)
Generate reports, drawings, and engineering calculations as required
Identify product failures and lead the identification of possible root causes to support the failure analysis.