Application Engineer

Position Overview

Application Engineer – This home-based position requires daily travel to local customer sites within the geographical region. Expect extensive travel with overnight stays (30-40% on average, up to 80% during certain periods). All expenses are covered and a company credit card is provided. U.S. Citizenship is required; candidates must be able to obtain necessary clearances, such as Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and any additional required credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities.
• Act as a customer-facing representative by working in a team environment and interfacing directly with contractors and end-users.
• Perform software installation, customization, start-up services, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment as well as device communications and customer training.
• Consult with customers to determine system operation requirements.
• Install and upgrade EPMS software.
• Configure and commission Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.
• Perform system start-up services and troubleshooting.
• Document the as-built system.
• Daily commuting to customer sites with predominantly domestic travel and occasional international opportunities.
• Be available for shift work as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical fundamentals and electrical equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot network communications, including IP addressing and device detection on a network.
• Capability to interpret contract specifications as well as electrical or mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to travel regionally and out of state as needed.
• Stable work history with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems.
• Hands-on experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, and UPS systems.
• Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.
• Good grasp of industry-standard communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, BACnet).
• Knowledge of computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development.
• Experience with HMI configuration and graphical screen development.
• Direct experience using Schneider Electric software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, and Wonderware.

Benefits & Perks

• Home-based position with daily local travel.
• All expenses covered and company credit card provided.
• Overnight travel potential ranging from 30-40% (up to 80% during certain periods).
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet/rental car vehicle options (good driving record required).
• Comprehensive training and safety classes provided, including online sessions and on-the-job training paired with a peer.