Application Engineer - Data Centers

Vertech•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At Vertech, we design and deliver world-class industrial automation and controls solutions for some of the most demanding environments in the world. From traditional manufacturing to mission‑critical infrastructure like Data Centers, our team thrives on solving complex problems, turning ambiguity into clarity, and delivering systems our clients can depend on. We’re control freaks, in the best possible way. That passion shows up in our work, our culture, and our commitment to developing exceptional talent. The Application Engineer – Data Center Controls & SCADA is a customer‑facing technical role responsible for developing project scope, estimates, and proposals for controls and SCADA systems within the Data Center end market. This role bridges the gap between business development and detailed estimating—owning technical discovery, translating loosely defined requirements into firm specifications, and producing accurate, professional proposals. This position requires strong technical fundamentals, the ability to interpret drawings and diagrams, and exceptional communication skills to collaborate directly with customers in fast‑paced and loosely structured environments.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in technical and customer‑facing roles within: Construction, Electrical systems, Controls or automation, Engineering services
Strong foundational knowledge of: Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Industrial controls and automation, Facility or infrastructure engineering (Data Center experience preferred)
Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, loosely structured environments
Strong understanding of estimating fundamentals, labor costs, and material pricing
2-year technical degree or technical school training in: Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Controls or automation OR Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently with customers and internal teams
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Highly responsive and focused on timeliness and follow‑through
Comfortable managing ambiguity and incomplete information
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Data Center infrastructure, mission‑critical facilities, or regulated environments
Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms
Experience supporting sales pursuits or pre‑sales engineering activities

Responsibilities

Interface directly with Data Center clients to evaluate system requirements for controls and SCADA solutions
Lead technical discovery conversations to clarify customer objectives, constraints, and operating requirements
Translate verbal, conceptual, or incomplete customer requirements into clearly defined technical scope
Serve as a technical liaison between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams
Read and interpret: Floor layout drawings, Single-line electrical diagrams, P&ID diagrams
Convert drawings, diagrams, and customer inputs into: Clearly defined Scope of Work (SOW), Technical narratives, RFP and proposal language
Create cost estimates including: Engineering labor, Field labor (as applicable), Hardware and material bills of material (BOM)
Validate assumptions and document exclusions, constraints, and risks
Develop formal, professional proposals aligned with Vertech’s brand standards
Work closely with Business Development and Estimating teams to support opportunity strategy
Ensure proposals accurately reflect technical scope, pricing, and customer expectations
Manage customer‑initiated scope changes during pursuit and pre‑award phases
Evaluate change requests against original scope and assumptions
Develop and present change order proposals to capture additional costs and effort
Support project handoff to engineering and project management teams
Clarify scope intent and assumptions to ensure successful execution