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

Reliant Critical Infrastructure; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Critical Infrastructure seeks a Senior Pre-Sales Electrical Engineer to lead data center electrical design, power distribution, and UPS system specifications. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and clients to translate requirements into robust, scalable solutions for mission-critical facilities.

You will guide early-stage qualification, provide technical support during proposals, and help shape project execution with cross-functional teams.

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.
• Experience with bonding, grounding, lightning protection, 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.
• Comfortable communicating at all organizational levels, from field operations to C-suite executives.

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.

Skills

Power systems

UPS design

Data center operations

Technical writing

Project management

Client-facing communication

Tools

Eaton

Schneider Electric

Job description

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:

• 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.