Electrical Engineer/Technical Business Manager

Knower; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management firm in Denver is seeking a technical leader, preferably an Electrical Engineer, to oversee a team focused on VFDs, motors, and control systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting motor-driven systems, managing business development efforts, and fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of expertise in the field, including leadership experience, with a strong focus on safety and technical excellence. Join us to expand our presence in industrial markets and solve critical client challenges.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with VFDs, motors, and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with power quality concepts and hands-on experience with drive commissioning.
• Demonstrated capability to lead small teams and coordinate projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of motor-driven systems.
• Provide support for VFDs and control system integration.
• Promote a safety-first, customer-focused culture.

Skills

VFDs

Motors

Control systems

Field service leadership

Power quality solutions

Technical business management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Energy Management Corporation are seeking a technical leader in Denver—preferably an Electrical Engineer—with strong expertise in VFDs, motors, and control systems, complemented by knowledge of power quality solutions. This role blends applications engineering, field service leadership, and technical business management. You will lead a small team while engaging directly with customers to deliver solutions, support business development, and grow our presence in industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Field Expertise:
• Provide advanced support for VFDs, motor applications, and control system integration.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of motor-driven systems in industrial environments.
• Apply knowledge of power quality principles (harmonics, power factor, compliance with IEEE/IEC standards) to complement drive and motor solutions.
• Deliver field service leadership, ensuring timely and effective resolution of client issues.
• Supervise and mentor a small office team and field technicians.
• Manage resources, schedules, and priorities to ensure successful project execution.
• Promote a safety-first, customer-focused culture within the team.
• Business Development:
• Partner with sales to identify growth opportunities in VFD, motor control, and power quality markets.
• Contribute technical depth to proposals, cost estimates, and client presentations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to industrial clients.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience with VFDs, motors, and industrial control systems, including field service.
• Familiarity with power quality concepts (harmonics, reactive power, PQ monitoring tools).
• Hands‑on experience with drive commissioning, motor protection, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and coordinate projects.
• Business acumen with experience in technical proposals and customer engagement.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Master Electrician license (preferred).

Preferred Background

• Applications or field service experience with companies such as ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Rockwell Automation, Yaskawa, or motor/drive OEMs.
• Prior leadership in industrial service or applications engineering teams.
• Strong mix of hands‑on technical skill and customer‑facing business management.

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for a professional who is equally comfortable with industrial drive and motor applications and with leading people and business development. You’ll guide a small, capable team, solve critical client challenges, and expand our reputation in VFD, controls, and power quality solutions.

VFDs, motors, motor control systems, industrial drives, power quality, applications engineering, field service, technical business management, troubleshooting, drive commissioning, motor protection, IEEE/IEC standards, leadership, industrial service, technical proposals, customer engagement