Applications Engineer - Power Monitoring SolutionsLOCATION: Hybrid or Remote
Reporting to the Solutions Team Lead, the Applications Engineer will join our team in Ashburn, VA. As the Applications Engineer at Janitza, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful integration, deployment, and maintenance of power metering solutions for clients. You will be responsible for understanding client requirements, supporting testing and configuration of unique solutions, and providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Do- Partner with sales to translate customer business challenges (e.g., uptime risk, energy inefficiency) into technically differentiated solutions that support winning new accounts and expanding existing ones.
- Design and validation of hardware and software power management solutions.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, including system architectures, configurations, product specifications, and functional requirements.
- Liaison with Janitza global application management teams to ensure alignment for global solutions
- Provide feedback to product development teams on the practical aspects of the company's products in the field.
- Ensure compliance with company and industry standards in all projects.
- Maintain a high degree of awareness about emerging technologies and their potential applications within our product suite.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively, liaising with various internal departments.
- Travel up to 25% to German Headquarters or main U.S. office, depending on candidates' location
What You'll BringRequired Qualifications:- Experience in electrical or applications engineering, preferably in the power management industry.
- Experience with medium voltage systems and data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, etc.).
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA.
Preferred Qualifications:- MS or BS degree in electrical engineering, or other relevant fields, or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, data acquisition, and energy management solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working closely with cross-functional teams and interacting professionally with clients.
- A keen problem solver with a customer-oriented approach.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and electrical one-line drawings
- Proficiency in using engineering software tools and familiarity with programming languages commonly used in the industry, i.e. AutoCAD Electrical and or SolidWorks
- Experience in electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATS, emergency power systems and control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.