Application Engineer - Switchboard/RMU Subject Matter Expert

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare

Life and disability insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Integra is seeking a Switchboard/RMU Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will act as the technical authority for low- and medium-voltage switchboards, RMUs, and related distribution systems in Integra Mission Critical’s modular power platforms. The role is based in Houston and reports to the engineering department (DEPENG).

You will define standards, configurations, and protection strategies, driving reliability and compliance across modular deployment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in switchgear, switchboard, or medium-voltage distribution system design.
• Strong background in protection coordination and power system analysis.
• Experience supporting energization and commissioning in mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of NEC and relevant UL/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as enterprise-level technical expert for low- and medium-voltage switchboards and RMUs.
• Develop and maintain electrical distribution design standards and specifications.
• Define standard breaker configurations, bus ratings, fault duty requirements, and redundancy strategies.
• Establish arc-flash mitigation and protection coordination standards.
• Ensure alignment with NEC, UL 891, UL 1558, IEEE standards.
• Partner with Product Engineering to standardize switchboard and RMU platforms for modular deployment.
• Define scalable configurations that support rapid manufacturing and repeatable installation.
• Review and approve equipment layouts, bus bracing, compartmentalization, and accessibility considerations.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining system reliability and compliance.

Skills

Protection coordination

Power system analysis

Digital relays

Power monitoring systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital relays

Power monitoring systems

Job description

The Opportunity

Switchboard / RMU Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the technical authority for low- and medium-voltage switchboards, switchgear lineups, and Ring Main Unit (RMU) systems integrated into Integra Mission Critical’s modular power platforms.

Location: Houston

Engineering: DEPENG

What you will do?

• Serve as enterprise-level technical expert for:
  • Low-voltage switchboards and switchgear
  • Medium-voltage switchgear and distribution
  • Ring Main Units (RMUs)
  • Bus systems and distribution assemblies
• Develop and maintain electrical distribution design standards and specifications.
• Define standard breaker configurations, bus ratings, fault duty requirements, and redundancy strategies.
• Establish arc-flash mitigation and protection coordination standards.
• Ensure alignment with NEC, UL 891, UL 1558, IEEE, and applicable medium-voltage standards.
• Partner with Product Engineering to standardize switchboard and RMU platforms for modular deployment.
• Define scalable configurations that support rapid manufacturing and repeatable installation.
• Review and approve equipment layouts, bus bracing, compartmentalization, and accessibility considerations.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining system reliability and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in switchgear, switchboard, or medium-voltage distribution system design.
• Strong background in protection coordination and power system analysis.
• Experience supporting energization and commissioning in mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of NEC and relevant UL/IEEE standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in data centers, utility interconnection, healthcare, or industrial facilities.
• Experience with modular or prefabricated power infrastructure.
• Familiarity with digital relays and power monitoring systems.

How We Support You

• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long‑term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]