Applications Engineer

Comp-Utility; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Comp-Utility is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between customers and field service teams. You will visit customer sites, evaluate power and cooling infrastructure, and develop practical, cost-effective solutions that keep critical facilities running.

Our work centers on UPS systems, power distribution, and precision cooling, mostly in the sub-500 kVA range, across data centers, healthcare, government, broadcast, and commercial facilities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field).
• 2+ years of professional experience in mission-critical electrical or facilities infrastructure.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and one-line diagrams.
• Willingness to travel across Central Texas.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct site visits and walkthroughs to assess UPS, power distribution, and cooling equipment in data centers, healthcare facilities, and other sites.
• Take accurate inventory of installed equipment, site conditions, and constraints; identify materials, labor, and equipment needed.
• Document requirements in clear scopes of work, site reports, photos, and sketches for service crews; ensure alignment with timeline and budget.
• Develop creative, value-driven solutions that reduce customer cost and downtime, such as right-sizing equipment or phasing work to fit budgets.
• Support the sales and quoting process by providing technical input on pricing, equipment selection, and project scope.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers before, during, and after projects; build long-term relationships.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors on equipment specifications, lead times, and compatibility.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Facilities infrastructure

Communication skills

Travel to job sites

Educación

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Austin, Texas (on-site, with Central Texas travel) Full-time

Role Overview

Comp-Utility is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between our customers and our field service teams. This client-facing role is responsible for visiting customer sites, evaluating existing power and cooling infrastructure, and developing practical, cost-effective solutions that keep critical facilities running.

Our work centers on UPS systems, power distribution, and precision cooling, mostly in the sub-500 kVA range, across data centers, healthcare, government, broadcast, and commercial facilities. The right candidate is someone who enjoys being on-site, can quickly understand how a facility is built and where it is vulnerable, and looks for creative, reliable, and economic ways to solve a problem.

As an early hire on a growing team, this individual will work closely with Company leadership and directly influence which projects we win and how well we deliver them. Compensation includes a base salary plus a performance bonus tied to the projects you help develop and deliver.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and walkthroughs to assess existing UPS, power distribution, and cooling equipment, including electrical rooms, server rooms, and data centers.
• Take accurate inventory of installed equipment, site conditions, and constraints, and identify the materials, labor, and equipment required to deliver a solution.
• Document requirements in clear scopes of work, site reports, photos, and one-line sketches, and relay them to our service crews so jobs are executed within an allotted timeline and budget.
• Develop creative, value-driven solutions that reduce customer cost and downtime, such as right-sizing equipment, extending the life of existing assets, or phasing work to fit budgets.
• Support the sales and quoting process by providing technical input on pricing, equipment selection, and project scope.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers before, during, and after projects, answering questions and building long-term relationships.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors on equipment specifications, lead times, and compatibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in mission-critical, electrical, or facilities infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of UPS systems, batteries, power distribution, and precision cooling, ideally in systems under 500 kVA.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, one-line diagrams, and equipment submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both customers and field technicians.
• Comfortable traveling to job sites across Central Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with major UPS and cooling manufacturers such as Eaton, Schneider Electric/APC, Vertiv/Liebert, or similar.
• EIT certification or progress toward a Texas PE license.
• Familiarity with structured cabling or raised access floor systems.