Application Engineer

Application Engineer

This position will be home-based and requires daily travel to local customer sites within the geographical region.

Travel to customer sites extensively, with expected overnight potential of 30-40% with up to 80% for periods of time.

All expenses are covered and a company credit card is provided.

U.S.

Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required.

The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more.

What will you do?


* Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities.



* Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily.



* Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services;start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications;and providing customer training for the commissioned system.



* Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.



* Installation and upgrading of EPMS software.



* Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rdparty hardware.



* Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting.



* Documenting the as-built system.



* Daily commuting to customer sites is required.

The majority of travel is domestic with occasional international opportunities.



* Shift work is possible with this role.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.



* Experience with electrical fundamentals as well as with electrical equipment.



* Ability to technically troubleshoot network communications (IP Addresses and being able to find devices on a network).



* Ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings.



* Willingness to travel both regionally as well as out of state as needed.



* Stable work history.



* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a group setting.



* Must have a valid driver's license and good driving history.

Desirable Qualifications:


* Experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems.



* Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.



* Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.



* Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, and BACnet.



* Knowledgeable in computer networking archit...