Applications Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Bridging the gap between electrical products/systems and their practical application in customer-specific environments.
• Collaborating with sales, operations, and customers to ensure technical requirements are met and solutions are optimized.
• Designing and engineering electrical systems and components to meet specific customer or market needs, ensuring compliance with certification requirements like UL, ANSI, CE, and IEEE.
• Working directly with customers to understand their needs and challenges, providing technical expertise, and assisting sales with accurate quotes and proposals.
• Analyzing electrical schematics, interpreting specifications, investigating new components and technologies, and optimizing designs for cost savings, quality improvement, and certification.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues that arise during the application or integration of electrical systems.
• Clearly explaining technical concepts to customers and internal teams, often involving presentations and discussions.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power System Engineering (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, utility, or EPC environments, with a focus on electrical distribution equipment and systems.
• Solid knowledge of industry standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, ANSI, IEEE (C37.x series), NEMA, and UL standards such as UL 891, UL 845, and UL 1558.
• Strong understanding of LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, circuit breakers, MCCs, and general power distribution system architecture.
• Application of NEC, IEEE, and UL standards in equipment design, selection, and installation.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EPlan), power system modeling tools (EasyPower, ETAP, SKM, …).
• Familiarity with relay logic, PLC/HMI control basics, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, IEC 61850).
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with customers, engineering teams, sales, and manufacturing.
• Experience specifying or designing switchboards, and LV/MV metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear.
• Familiarity with building codes (IBC) and requirements for E-houses and electrical rooms.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or OEM-specific credentials (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Eaton, …).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifying or designing switchboards, and LV/MV metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear.
• Familiarity with building codes (IBC) and requirements for E-houses and electrical rooms.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or OEM-specific credentials (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Eaton, …).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Role

IPS is seeking innovative and dynamic engineers to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing. At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform. We’re looking for technically proficient and entrepreneurial problem-solvers who embrace challenges, continuously seek knowledge, and push the limits of what’s possible. At IPS, you’ll have the chance to work on impactful engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of our industry. You’ll collaborate with the brightest minds, learn from experts, and grow professionally in a value-driven company. Unleash your potential with IPS and be part of something big.

Who We Are

IPS opened its doors in 2007 to become the industry's leading service provider, offering single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure. Today, IPS has the industry's largest network of remanufacturing locations, distribution centers, and field service offices across North America and the United Kingdom, serving over 30,000 customer locations across a wide range of end uses, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil and gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, cement, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and data centers. IPS offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining IPS, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)