Applications Engineer for Power Distribution & Systems

CEL Critical Power; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CEL Critical Power is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the sales process by preparing technical and commercial proposals, developing product configurations, and aligning customer requirements with internal solutions.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive offerings, maintaining quotation tools and staying current with UL and NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in application engineering, electrical design, or technical sales support.
• Extensive knowledge of PDUs, RPPs, UL891 switchboards, low-voltage distribution systems, and prefabricated/skidded LV solutions.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred).
• Understanding of electrical codes and UL standards for low-voltage distribution equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in pre-sales engagements by reviewing customer requirements and recommending solutions.
• Prepare product configurations, technical drawings, and commercial proposals with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Review RFQ packages, including technical specifications, single-line diagrams, and customer submittals.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to validate manufacturability and compliance.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to support project handovers and clarify technical details.
• Manage order processing and assist with job file transitions to the projects team.
• Provide post-sales support, including documentation updates and coordination with execution teams.
• Maintain quoting tools, templates, and standard documentation.
• Stay current with industry standards and applicable product codes (e.g., UL891, UL508A, NEC).

Skills

Electrical design

Technical sales support

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

CEL Critical Power is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the sales process by preparing technical and commercial proposals, developing product configurations, and aligning customer requirements with internal solutions.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive offerings, maintaining quotation tools and staying current with UL and NEC standards.