Onsite Applications Engineer – Data Center Power & Cooling

Comp-Utility; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Facilities infrastructure

Communication skills

Travel to job sites

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

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.