Electrical Applications Engineer

Pkaza•Charlotte, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

This job opportunity is with a Southeast Regional Market leader of Critical Power Solutions and Services. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. This company provides data center power solutions that custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. They offer Mission Critical Power Equipment such as: Busways, UPS, Conduits, Panel Meters / Panel Boards, RPPs, PDUs, etc. They provide companies with options for equipment purchases when multiple sourcing options are needed in the current supply chain crunch. This supports their client's uptime of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations and government facilities including Enterprise Data Centers, Colocation Providers and Hyperscale Companies. We are looking for an Electrical Applications Engineer that will create design documents as the subject matter expert on all of the company's data center electrical products and solutions. Ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the Mission Critical Data Center Facilities Industry working with Low / Medium Voltage Equipment, Busways, etc. They will be responsible for preparing electrical equipment proposals from inception to approval.

Requirements

4-10+ years experience as a Power Systems Electrical Engineer
Experience working for MEP / A/E Firms
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Licensed PE / EIT a Plus
Previous experience using: BIM / Revit
Experience working on data center / mission critical projects a plus
Experience with Electrical Power Systems and Equipment - UPS / Uninterruptible Power Supply, Batteries, Switchgear , Busways, Power Distribution Units, Backup Power , Electrical Power, Power Systems , Medium Voltage, etc.
Experience working on complex data center/mission critical facilities design projects a plus
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and mission-critical environments
Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics and specifications
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues faced and contributes to problem resolution of those issues
Ability to successfully work independently
Self Starter, self motivated, and should prioritize well
Effective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face
Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Previous military experience a huge plus!
Candidates with backgrounds in Electrical/Mechanical roles in the Navy (Nukes, EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees), Army (Power Generation), Air Force (Power Production), Generator Techs, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard are highly encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

Licensed PE / EIT a Plus
Experience working on data center / mission critical projects a plus
Experience working on complex data center/mission critical facilities design projects a plus
Previous military experience a huge plus!
Candidates with backgrounds in Electrical/Mechanical roles in the Navy (Nukes, EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees), Army (Power Generation), Air Force (Power Production), Generator Techs, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard are highly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Manage projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role for all sizes of data center facility design projects- enterprise data centers, Colocation Providers and for Hyperscale Companies
Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings with the client or from internal stakeholders
Work with Management to respond to RFPs; Review shop drawings and submittals; Review and respond to RFIs
Track and communicate project status, technical requirements, and customer information; ensure documentation is properly created, stored, and transferred per quality processes
Recommend appropriate product/system applications to meet customer requirements and operational objectives
Create, present, and review electrical schematics, system diagrams, and Electrical one-line drawings, schedules
Develop clear written and verbal communications to describe technical solutions and product capabilities
Partner with management and internal departments to identify and reduce commercial, technical, and delivery risks tied to customer and vendor orders
Provide technical application engineering support for internal stakeholders and external customers
Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment
Utilize BIM / Revit software to prepare drawings
Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications for electrical systems
Develop and / or review sequences of operations
Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
Prepare project design and construction documents