Job Details

Sr. Application Engineer

Job Description

This person will be the primary Application Engineer providing coverage for industrial and commercial clients in the Idaho and surrounding region.

This position requires extensive travel to customers both locally and out of state, with Boise as the hub. A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required, with up to 75% overnight travel initially, tapering down to 30-40% after training.

The candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required, such as Homeland Security clearance, background checks, etc. U.S. Citizenship is required.

What will you do?

• Interact with customers, contractors, and end-users, working well in a team environment
• Provide software installation, upgrade, and start-up services for Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), including troubleshooting and customer training
• Consult with customers to determine system requirements
• Specify and purchase hardware/software as needed
• Configure and commission Schneider Electric and third-party hardware
• Document the as-built system

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Passion for helping clients use electrical power efficiently
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills
• Interest in being the go-to person for solutions
• Confidence to see projects through completion
• Experience with meters, troubleshooting, and upgrades/installation
• Ability to interpret contract specs and electrical drawings
• Experience setting up communications with power monitoring, building automation, and energy management systems

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with electrical equipment like switchgear, generators, UPS
• Knowledge of communication protocols like Modbus, IEC 61850, BACnet
• Knowledge of computer networking and hardware
• Programming skills (VBasic, C/C++, Java), SQL, HTML
• HMI configuration experience
• Experience with Schneider Electric software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA, Wonderware

Notes

• The first 3-4 weeks involve online training and safety classes, followed by on-the-job training
• Job sites vary; mainly commercial, industrial, and medical facilities
• Limit commute to 2 hours; overnight travel may be required (expenses covered)
• Mileage reimbursement or rental car options available

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