Power Applications Engineer - Switchboard
The Power Applications Engineer – Switchboard supports the design, configuration, and technical development of mission-critical electrical distribution solutions for data center and critical infrastructure customers. This role works closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and customers to develop technically sound, code-compliant, and manufacturable power distribution solutions supporting pre-sale quotation and project execution activities.
Serving as a technical resource for switchboards, switchgear, metering systems, and related low-voltage power distribution equipment, this position ensures proposed solutions align with customer specifications, operational requirements, and applicable industry standards. The role plays a critical part in supporting scalable, reliable infrastructure solutions for Hyperscale and mission-critical environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales and customers to develop and configure mission-critical power distribution solutions for data center and critical infrastructure applications
- Create, review, and support pre-sale technical designs including one-line diagrams, system configurations, and equipment selections for RFQs and proposals
- Ensure proposed solutions comply with applicable standards and codes including NEC, UL, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA, IEEE, and IEC requirements
- Evaluate customer technical specifications and provide application guidance for Tier I–IV data center power system architectures
- Prepare submittal documentation including drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation following project award
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Production teams to support configuration alignment, manufacturability, and lead-time coordination
- Support development and maintenance of configuration tools and standardized application engineering workflows
- Serve as a technical resource for switchboards, switchgear, breakers, metering systems, and power quality solutions
Additional Responsibilities
- Support technical responses for RFIs and RFPs, including customer-facing technical presentations
- Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT) support, and field issue resolution activities when required
- Provide technical training and knowledge sharing to Sales teams and internal stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to application standards, tools, and technical documentation
- Assist in refining standardized configuration methodologies and application engineering best practices
What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day
- Reviewing customer specifications and RFQ documentation for mission-critical power projects
- Developing one-line diagrams and equipment configurations for switchboard and low-voltage power systems
- Coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams to validate solution feasibility and production alignment
- Supporting proposal development and technical documentation preparation
- Assisting with customer technical discussions and clarification requests
- Supporting continuous improvement of application engineering workflows and configuration tools