Pre-Sales Engineer (Electrical - Data Center Services)

CPG

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CPG invites an experienced Pre-Sales Electrical Engineer to lead technical design and sales support for mission-critical data center systems in Dallas, TX. You will drive power distribution architectures, UPS implementations, and coordination with procurement to ensure successful project execution.

You will engage with clients from operations through C-suite, translating complex electrical concepts into actionable plans, while collaborating with internal teams to tailor data center solutions.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert-level technical guidance for design and implementation of critical power distribution systems and UPS solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal sales and engineering teams to develop tailored data center solutions.
  • Lead early-stage qualification, specification, and logistics planning for data center projects.
  • Review project specifications and coordinate with procurement to support estimating efforts.
  • Develop comprehensive system configurations and integration plans for reliability and performance.
  • Act as liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, explaining complex concepts to operations and executives.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service offerings and growth.

Skills

Power systems
UPS design
Electrical distribution
Data center operations
Technical writing
Project leadership
Stakeholder communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem solving

Tools

Eaton
Schneider Electric

Job description

TITLE: Pre-Sales Engineer (Electrical Engineer - Data Center Systems)

LOCATION: Dallas, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
QUALIFICATIONS

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.
Education/Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.
Computer Skills
  • Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
Certificates and Licenses
  • Master Electrician License preferred.
  • Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, procurement teams, and project leadership.
Physical Demands

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.

TITLE: Pre-Sales Engineer (Electrical Engineer - Data Center Systems)

LOCATION: Dallas, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
QUALIFICATIONS

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.
Education/Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, electrical design, and power quality systems.
Computer Skills
  • Advanced technical writing skills for documentation, proposals, and project specifications.
Certificates and Licenses
  • Master Electrician License preferred.
  • Experience with Eaton, Schneider Electric, and other leading power system providers preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, procurement teams, and project leadership.
Physical Demands

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.

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