Pre-Sales Engineer (Electrical - Data Center Services)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Pre Sales Electrical Engineer - Data Center Electrical Engineer Systems leads technical design, sales support, and project execution for mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role requires experience in power systems, UPS equipment, and mission-critical electrical solutions, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position combines technical proficiency, project management expertise, and client-facing engagement to support seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

• Provide expert-level technical guidance for the design and implementation of critical power distribution systems and supporting electrical systems to include UPS solutions and backup power infrastructure.
• Work closely with internal sales and engineering teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective and existing clients.
• Lead early-stage qualification, specification, and logistics planning for data center projects.
• Create and support the estimating efforts by reviewing project specifications and coordinating with procurement teams.
• Develop comprehensive system configurations and integration plans to support optimal performance and reliability.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts to audiences ranging from operations teams to executive leadership.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service offerings and support business growth.

• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.
• Extensive expertise in UPS system design, specification, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of data center facility operations and electrical distribution.
• Strong understanding Bonding, Grounding, Lightening Protection, and surge Suppression
• Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Comfortable communicating at all organizational levels, from field operations to C-suite executives.
• Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.
• Prior experience managing large enterprise accounts within the data center industry preferred.
• Familiarity with commissioning procedures for mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Familiarity with the five electrical class ratings. Classes, F0 – F4 regarding redundancy, Capacity, Expandability, Maintainability, Survivability, and Quality.

• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.

• Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.

• Master Electrician License preferred.
• Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.

• Lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, procurement teams, and project leadership.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10–50 pounds at a time.
• May be required to walk around facilities for site visits.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.