Pre-Sales Engineer (Electrical - Data Center Services)
CPG
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Job summary
CPG is seeking a highly experienced Pre-Sales Electrical Engineer specializing in Data Center Systems to lead technical design, sales support, and project execution for mission-critical infrastructure.
The role requires deep expertise in power systems, UPS equipment, and data center electrical solutions, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Qualifications
- 10+ years in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality.
- Expertise in UPS system design, specification, and deployment.
- Strong understanding of data center facility operations and electrical distribution.
- Strong understanding Bonding, Grounding, Lightning Protection, and surge Suppression.
- Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level technical guidance for the design and implementation of critical power distribution systems and supporting electrical systems to include UPS solutions and backup power infrastructure.
- Work closely with internal sales and engineering teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective and existing clients.
- Lead early-stage qualification, specification, and logistics planning for data center projects.
- Create and support the estimating efforts by reviewing project specifications and coordinating with procurement teams.
- Develop comprehensive system configurations and integration plans to support optimal performance and reliability.
- Serve as a key liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts to audiences ranging from operations teams to executive leadership.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service offerings and support business growth.
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Job description
Position: Pre-Sales Engineer (Electrical - Data Center Services)
Location: 19775 Belmont Executive Plaza Suite 200 Ashburn, VA
Job Id: 1365
# of Openings: 1
TITLE: Pre-Sales Engineer (Electrical Engineer - Data Center Systems)
LOCATION: Ashburn, VA
The Pre Sales Electrical Engineer - Data Center Electrical Engineer Systems leads technical design, sales support, and project execution for mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role requires experience in power systems, UPS equipment, and mission-critical electrical solutions, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position combines technical proficiency, project management expertise, and client-facing engagement to support seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide expert-level technical guidance for the design and implementation of critical power distribution systems and supporting electrical systems to include UPS solutions and backup power infrastructure.
- Work closely with internal sales and engineering teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective and existing clients.
- Lead early-stage qualification, specification, and logistics planning for data center projects.
- Create and support the estimating efforts by reviewing project specifications and coordinating with procurement teams.
- Develop comprehensive system configurations and integration plans to support optimal performance and reliability.
- Serve as a key liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts to audiences ranging from operations teams to executive leadership.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service offerings and support business growth.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.
- Extensive expertise in UPS system design, specification, and deployment.
- Strong understanding of data center facility operations and electrical distribution.
- Strong understanding Bonding, Grounding, Lightening Protection, and surge Suppression
- Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
- Proven ability to lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Comfortable communicating at all organizational levels, from field operations to C-suite executives.
- Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.
- Prior experience managing large enterprise accounts within the data center industry preferred.
- Familiarity with commissioning procedures for mission-critical facilities preferred.
- Familiarity with the five electrical class ratings. Classes, F0 - F4 regarding redundancy, Capacity, Expandability, Maintainability, Survivability, and Quality.
- 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.
- Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
- Master Electrician License preferred.
- Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.
- Lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, procurement teams, and project leadership.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10-50 pounds at a time.
- May be required to walk around facilities for site visits.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Pre Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.
CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Pay Range: $130,798 - $196,253 per year
The Pre Sales Electrical Engineer - Data Center Electrical Engineer Systems leads technical design, sales support, and project execution for mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role requires experience in power systems, UPS equipment, and mission-critical electrical solutions, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position combines technical proficiency, project management expertise, and client-facing engagement to support seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide expert-level technical guidance for the design and implementation of critical power distribution systems and supporting electrical systems to include UPS solutions and backup power infrastructure.
- Work closely with internal sales and engineering teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective and existing clients.
- Lead early-stage qualification, specification, and logistics planning for data center projects.
- Create and support the estimating efforts by reviewing project specifications and coordinating with procurement teams.
- Develop comprehensive system configurations and integration plans to support optimal performance and reliability.
- Serve as a key liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts to audiences ranging from operations teams to executive leadership.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service offerings and support business growth.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.
- Extensive expertise in UPS system design, specification, and deployment.
- Strong understanding of data center facility operations and electrical distribution.
- Strong understanding Bonding, Grounding, Lightening Protection, and surge Suppression
- Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
- Proven ability to lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Comfortable communicating at all organizational levels, from field operations to C-suite executives.
- Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.
- Prior experience managing large enterprise accounts within the data center industry preferred.
- Familiarity with commissioning procedures for mission-critical facilities preferred.
- Familiarity with the five electrical class ratings. Classes, F0 - F4 regarding redundancy, Capacity, Expandability, Maintainability, Survivability, and Quality.
- 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.
- Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
- Master Electrician License preferred.
- Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.
- Lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, procurement teams, and project leadership.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10-50 pounds at a time.
- May be required to walk around facilities for site visits.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Pre Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.
CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Pay Range: $130,798 - $196,253 per year
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