Applications Engineer - Power Monitoring Solutions

JOB DESCRIPTION: Applications Engineer – Power Monitoring Solutions

LOCATION: Ashburn, VA- Hybrid or Remote

SALARY: $110k-$160k w/ 10% annual company bonus (prorated based on start date)

Who We Are

Janitza LP is the North American arm of Janitza electronics GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of electrical power monitoring hardware and software. A family-owned business, we make hardware and software to measure and analyze power quality measures for our data center and industrial manufacturing customers. With our tools, companies can take action to reduce energy costs, improve uptime, and decrease their carbon footprint.

Our North American branch, established in 2018, is experiencing rapid growth. We are building a high-growth, high-impact North American team and we're seeking an Applications Engineer to help develop innovative solutions for our customers and assist our sales team in expanding our presence in the American market. This is an opportunity to shape how power monitoring solutions are deployed in mission-critical environments.

Who You Are

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 Bring

Required 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.