Power Applications Engineer – Switchboard

Hyper Recruitment Solutions

Power Applications Engineer developing electrical distribution solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure applications. Collaborating with sales and engineering teams to ensure code-compliant solutions.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related technical field
5+ years of experience supporting data center, critical power, or low-voltage distribution systems with a focus on switchboards and switchgear solutions
Strong understanding of one-line diagrams, electrical system architecture, and equipment configuration principles
Experience reviewing RFQ/RFI/RFP documentation and customer technical specifications for mission-critical infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of electrical standards including UL891, UL1062, UL1558, NEC, IEC, and related manufacturing considerations
Familiarity with switchboards, switchgear, breakers, metering systems, and power quality solutions
Experience with Siemens COMPAS and Schneider Electric SE Advantage switchboard/panelboard configuration tools
Strong technical communication and customer-facing skills
Ability to travel up to 10–15% as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement

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Hard Skills & Tools

power distribution solutionsone-line diagramssystem configurationsequipment selectionsdata center power system architectureselectrical system architectureelectrical standardsconfiguration toolsapplication engineering workflowstechnical documentation

Soft Skills

technical communicationcustomer-facing skillscollaborationapplication guidanceproblem-solvingorganizational skillslead-time coordinationmanufacturability supportreviewing documentationevaluating specifications

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringNEC complianceUL complianceANSI complianceNEMA complianceNFPA complianceIEEE complianceIEC compliance