Applications Engineer - Integrated Modular Solutions

Hyper Solutions Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Hyper Solutions Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking an Applications Engineer for Integrated Modular Solutions. You will translate customer requirements into technically sound, manufacturable modular infrastructure configurations for hyperscale and HPC data centers.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP review, pre-sale designs, cost and BOM support, and ensuring compliance with NEC/UL/ANSI standards. Onsite in Richmond, with potential remote work depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).
• 3–7 years of data center infrastructure or modular infrastructure experience.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage power distribution systems (switchboards, PDUs, RPPs, STSs, transformers, control systems).
• Experience reviewing RFQ/RFI/RFP documentation and customer specs.
• Familiarity with one-line diagrams, power system architecture, and equipment configuration principles.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, RFPs, and customer technical specifications to define project scope, compliance requirements, and configuration strategy.
• Develop pre-sale technical designs including diagrams, system layouts, equipment selection, and modular configuration concepts.
• Prepare technical quotation packages with Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Support cost development, BOMs, major equipment selections, and integration requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA, IEEE, and regional certification programs.

Skills

RFQ/RFI interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Applications Engineer - Integrated Modular Solutions

Hyper Solutions Inc. Richmond, Virginia, United States

About this position

The Applications Engineer – Integrated Modular Solutions (IMS) supports the pre-sale design, configuration, and quotation of modular infrastructure solutions for Hyperscale and HPC data center applications. This role plays a critical part in translating customer requirements into technically sound, manufacturable, and commercially viable integrated modular solutions.

Operating at the intersection of Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, this position is responsible for reviewing customer specifications, developing preliminary system configurations, supporting cost development, and ensuring proposed solutions align with code requirements and operational capabilities. The Application Engineer helps drive scalable, efficient, and deployment-ready modular infrastructure solutions from concept through proposal development.

Core Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, RFPs, and customer technical specifications to define project scope, compliance requirements, and configuration strategy
• Develop pre-sale technical designs including one-line diagrams, system layouts, equipment selection, and modular configuration concepts
• Prepare technical quotation packages in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams
• Support cost development activities including bills of material, major equipment selections, and integration requirements
• Ensure proposed solutions comply with applicable codes and standards including NEC, UL, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA, IEEE, and regional certification programs
• Evaluate customer requirements for Tier I–IV data center architectures and align IMS configurations accordingly
• Coordinate with Manufacturing teams to validate design feasibility, production constraints, and standardization alignment
• Support value engineering efforts focused on manufacturability, deployment efficiency, and cost optimization

Additional Responsibilities

• Support technical responses to RFIs and RFPs, including compliance documentation and matrices
• Participate in internal design reviews to ensure alignment between proposal development and engineering execution
• Assist with submittal documentation preparation following project award
• Provide technical clarification during customer meetings and pre-award discussions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of application engineering workflows, quoting processes, and configuration standards
• Support development of standardized IMS configuration templates and quoting tools

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Reviewing customer specifications and technical requirements for modular infrastructure projects
• Developing conceptual system layouts and one-line diagrams
• Coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams on equipment selection and feasibility
• Supporting proposal development, pricing inputs, and technical documentation
• Participating in customer discussions and technical clarification meetings
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives related to quoting and configuration workflows

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent industry experience)
• 3–7 years of experience in data center infrastructure, modular infrastructure, mission-critical power, or application engineering roles
• Strong understanding of low-voltage power distribution systems including switchboards, PDUs, RPPs, STSs, transformers, and associated control systems
• Experience reviewing and interpreting RFQ/RFI/RFP documentation and customer technical specifications
• Working knowledge of one-line diagrams, power system architecture, and equipment configuration principles
• Familiarity with MEP integration in prefabricated or modular environments
• Understanding of manufacturing considerations, equipment lead times, and system cost drivers
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in technical and commercial documentation preparation
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Preferred

• Experience supporting prefabricated or modular data center infrastructure solutions
• Familiarity with UL certification processes and compliance documentation
• Experience contributing to configuration tool development or standardized product platforms
• Working knowledge of conceptual 3D modeling tools such as SketchUp or Revit
• Exposure to factory acceptance testing (FAT) or field commissioning activities

Why Hyper?

At Hyper, you’ll contribute to the development of mission-critical modular infrastructure solutions that power next-generation data centers and high-performance computing environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex projects that combine engineering, manufacturing, and commercial strategy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll collaborate across teams to develop scalable, code-compliant, and manufacturable infrastructure solutions while helping shape Hyper’s evolving modular platform capabilities.

In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match, Hyper offers strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand.

Location

Onsite in Richmond, VA, or remote depending on candidate location and business needs.

Compensation

The anticipated minimum hiring range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications and location. This hire will be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Hyper Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within Hyper Solutions, Inc.

Please note that Hyper Solutions is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

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