Principal Application Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: Starting at $100,000 annually, with higher compensation available
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support the design and implementation of critical power infrastructure solutions for data center and mission-critical environments. This role serves as a technical liaison between customers, sales teams, engineering, and operations, ensuring that solutions are designed, documented, and delivered to meet project requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical power distribution systems, data center infrastructure, and customer-facing engineering support.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to develop technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Prepare proposals, technical submittals, and project documentation for customer review and approval.
- Support project execution from order entry through manufacturing, delivery, and startup.
- Develop and review technical drawings, specifications, and compliance documentation.
- Provide technical guidance on power distribution systems and critical power applications.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during installation, commissioning, and operation.
- Deliver technical presentations and training sessions for customers and industry partners.
- Support product testing, application development, and competitive analysis initiatives.
- Gather customer feedback and communicate recommendations for product improvements.
- Travel to customer and project sites as needed (approximately 25–35%).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in application engineering, design engineering, or field engineering within electrical power systems or data center infrastructure.
- At least 2 years of experience using AutoCAD for technical drafting and design.
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution equipment, switchboards, power distribution units (PDUs), static transfer switches (STS), and redundancy concepts such as N+1 and 2N architectures.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package up to $160,000 annually
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in application engineering, field engineering, and/or design engineering related to data center electrical infrastructure? Please describe the types of projects and responsibilities you have handled.
- How many years of experience do you have using AutoCAD? Please describe the types of electrical drawings and designs you have created or modified.
- Please describe your experience with data center electrical architecture, including UL 891 switchboards, PDUs, STSs, and redundancy strategies such as N+1 and 2N.
- Can you provide an example of a project where you interpreted electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications? What was your role, and how did you use these documents?
Education:
Experience:
- Data center application, field, or design engineering: 5 years (Required)
- AutoCAD drafting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
