Senior Project Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more states.

📋 Description

• Serve as the design authority for an engineering discipline characterized by medium complexity.

• Execute tasks on various projects of moderate scale or segments of major projects efficiently and in compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and cybersecurity policies.

• Lead and facilitate the commissioning of data centers, paralleling switchgear (PSG), and power automation systems.

• Provide support to Field Service Engineers during project commissioning phases.

• Configure, test, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems, relays, and other control systems.

• Conduct and assist with site acceptance tests (SAT), factory witness tests (FWT), and factory acceptance test (FAT) support for customers.

• Ensure adherence to project specifications.

• Guide and mentor junior engineers in high-pressure environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• 7–10+ years of experience in field service engineering, emphasizing data center power systems, paralleling switchgear, and automation/PLC systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of power distribution systems, protection & control, and critical power applications.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in commissioning and troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems, relays, and control systems.

• Awareness of UL standards (UL1558, UL508A) and power system testing methodologies.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.

• Capability to lead and mentor junior engineers in high-stress situations.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% (both domestically and internationally).

• Experience with SCADA integration in data centers and power systems.

• Familiarity with IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3 communication protocols.

• Practical knowledge of generator controls and protection relays.

• Background in customer-facing roles with strong presentation and negotiation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan known as the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) referred to as the High Deductible Plan.

• Selection between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.

• Vision benefits provided.

• Company-sponsored life insurance at 2X base pay.

• Company-sponsored AD&D at 1X base pay.

• Voluntary life and AD&D options, fully employee-funded up to specified maximums.

• Short-term disability coverage for up to 26 weeks, fully funded by the company.

• Long-term disability coverage at 60% of pay, fully funded by the company, with an option to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits, fully employee-funded (including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance).

• Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, as well as infertility/adoption services.

• Employee discount program available.

• 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

• 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Vacation under a flexible time away policy for salaried exempt roles.

• Participation in a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus structure.