EPMS Engineer

Janitza•Ashburn, VA

18h•Remote

About The Position

EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems) Engineer LOCATION: Ashburn, VA (Remote) Who We Are Janitza LP is the North American arm of Janitza electronics GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of electrical power monitoring hardware and software. A family-owned business, we make hardware and software to measure and analyze power quality measures for our data center and industrial manufacturing customers. With our tools, companies can take action to reduce energy costs, improve uptime, and decrease their carbon footprint. Who You Are Reporting to the Solutions leadership team, the EPMS Engineer plays a critical role in designing, deploying, and supporting electrical power monitoring solutions. You work at the intersection of electrical power systems, automation, networking, and software integration. You are comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders-from field electricians and controls engineers to facility managers and executive leadership. You thrive in environments where systems are complex, requirements are evolving, and customer expectations are high. You bring experience working with low-voltage power distribution systems, power meters, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and automation platforms. You understand how power monitoring systems integrate into broader facility ecosystems such as BMS, SCADA, PLCs, and enterprise data platforms. You are equally comfortable troubleshooting on-site as you are designing architectures or supporting customers remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong understanding of low-voltage power distribution systems (208V–480V).
Hands-on experience with power meters, protection relays, or intelligent electrical devices.
Experience integrating field devices into automation or monitoring platforms.
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking fundamentals.
Experience with commercial or industry-standard EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems) and/or BMS (Building Management Systems), including configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-disciplinary technical issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience working directly with customers in field or project-based environments

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data centers, critical facilities, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with SCADA platforms, PLC programming, or HMI development.
Knowledge of power quality concepts (harmonics, sags, swells, transients).
Exposure to enterprise data systems, analytics platforms, or cloud-based monitoring solutions.
Prior experience in roles like Power Systems Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Electrical Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy Electrical Power Monitoring and Automation Systems for datacenter and industrial customers.
Support pre-sales and post-sales activities by advising internal teams and customers on system architecture, product selection, and integration.
Configure and commission Janitza meters, expansion modules, and communication interfaces.
Integrate power monitoring systems with SCADA, BMS, PLC, and HMI platforms using industry-standard protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP, OPC UA, BACnet, SNMP, MQTT).
Perform on-site commissioning, validation testing, and system optimization.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, communication, and automation issues across distributed systems.
Develop system documentation including network architectures, I/O mappings, and as-built drawings.
Provide customer training on system operation, data interpretation, and best practices.
Collaborate closely with Product Management, R&D, Quality, and Support teams to provide feedback from the field.
Support lifecycle activities including system upgrades, expansions, and long-term optimization.
Support new product introductions (NPI) in the U.S. market, including internal enablement and technical positioning.
Partner with Solutions, Technical Support, and Sales teams to support complex customer applications.
Analyze competitive products and market trends to inform product strategy.
Participate in customer meetings to validate requirements and gather direct feedback.
Support lifecycle management activities including product updates, variants, and end-of-life planning.
Travel up to 30%, including domestic and international trips (such as to Germany) for commissioning, troubleshooting, alignment with global product teams, and key customer engagements.