Applications Engineer - Switchgear

Title: Applications Engineer - Switchgear
Location: Marietta, Ohio
Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

We specialize in designing and manufacturing mission-critical electrical infrastructure for the data center industry. Our team operates with a strong sense of urgency, maintains high standards for quality, and values accountability at every level. We are currently looking for a Switchgear Sales Engineer who excels in both technical expertise and commercial execution.

Position Overview

The Switchgear Sales Engineer is responsible for developing both technical solutions and commercial proposals for low-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems. This role involves creating elevations, reviewing and interpreting one-line diagrams, specifying breakers and control components, and supporting quoting activities with accuracy and efficiency.

This is a customer-facing position that requires excellent communication skills, strong business awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities::
• Review customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and related project documentation

• Develop switchgear elevations and layout drawings for proposals and submittals

• Support and manage quoting opportunities

• Size and specify key electrical components

• Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates and quotations

• Work closely with internal engineering teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability

• Participate in customer discussions to clarify scope, address technical questions, and confirm requirements

• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to improve cost efficiency and system performance

• Maintain responsiveness and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced quoting environment

• Travel occasionally for customer meetings, project reviews, and strategic discussions

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

• 3–8+ years of experience in low-voltage switchgear, power distribution, or similar electrical infrastructure

• Strong ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and electrical schematics

• Experience specifying breakers (e.g., ABB, Schneider, Eaton, Siemens) and control systems

• Familiarity with UL standards and data center applications is preferred

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance technical precision and competitiveness

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

What Success Looks Like::
• Accurate and timely delivery of quotes

• Strong alignment between customer expectations and manufacturing execution

• High level of customer confidence in technical capabilities

• Clear, consistent communication and accountability across teams

• Demonstrates ownership and urgency while maintaining quality standards

Why Us::
• Founder-led, manufacturing-driven environment

• Opportunity to contribute to the growing demand in data center infrastructure

• High-performance culture with low ego

• Ability to play a key role in scaling a fast-growing organization

Benefits::
• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance