Mission Critical Group

electrical infrastructure

ApplicationEngineer

Columbus, Ohio, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Application Engineer at Mission Critical Group. Skills: deep power systems knowledge, technical expertise, customer engagement. Deliver best-in-class technical expertise and customer service to the electrical infrastructure industry. Support the development and enforcement of engineering standards”

What You'll Achieve.

accurate specifications; error-free designs; accurate execution; efficient production; exceptional customer experience; technical accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery to customers; industry and design standards are met; UL label can be applied; Performance objectives and metrics are aligned with the company’s Strategic Plan and Business Management System; achieving organizational objectives; operate in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality systems

Industry & Context.

electrical infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

apply sound engineering judgments; respond effectively; identify technical risks; identify material constraints; identify potential schedule impacts; independently identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues while adhering to established procedures and ethical standards

Eligibility Requirements

Must reside in or near Belle Chasse, LA, Bay St. Louis, MS, West Chester, PA, Stone Mountain, GA or Brookston, IN

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of electrical power systems application experience (up to 38 kV) in Marine, Heavy Industrial, or Oil & Gas environments, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Generators and Motors, Power Factor Correction, Circuit Breakers, Fuses, and Reclosers, Transformers, Protective Relays and Protection Schemes, UPS and Battery Systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Automation systems (SCADA, DCS, HMI, IEDs), Working knowledge of applicable standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, NEMA, IEEE, IEC, UL/CSA, ABS, ANSI C37. 1and ANSI C37. 2, Must reside in or near Belle Chasse, LA, Bay St. Louis, MS, West Chester, PA, Stone Mountain, GA or Brookston, IN

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, Professional Engineer (PE) License

What You'll Do.

Deliver best-in-class technical expertise and customer service to the electrical infrastructure industry

Support the development and enforcement of engineering standards

Deliver project-level technical guidance

Contribute to research and development initiatives

Apply deep technical expertise to inform estimating

and manufacturing decisions

Ensure accurate execution

and an exceptional customer experience

Serve as a technical advisor to internal and external stakeholders

Maintain current industry standards files

Collaborate with account managers and internal stakeholders to define the technical scope offered within the current type of tested product offering

Participate as a subject matter expert in RFQ reviews and preliminary and secondary specification reviews

and present detailed value-engineered solutions

Review project quotation packages

Develop and review preliminary datasheets

Finalize project datasheets prior to design kickoff

Review sales quotation letters

Provide first line of communication with United Laboratories concerning current and future product offerings and testing requirements

Provide local support for any R&D products that require type testing of new equipment

Participate in the design review process for submittal drawings to customers

Complete any special projects assigned by supervisor

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams—including engineering, estimating, and operations—to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent information flow; Engage operations and manufacturing teams to evaluate design impacts on manufacturability, serviceability, and field support; Collaborate with designers and senior engineers to develop, maintain, and continuously improve standardized engineering processes, tools, and guidelines

Communication Scope

Advanced verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret technical and regulatory documents; present complex information to customers and senior leadership

Process & Methodology

project execution, schedule impacts, project quotation packages, project drawings

Full Job Description

At Mission Critical Group (MCG) , we don’t just manufacture electrical systems—we deliver power reliability where it matters most. From data centers to critical infrastructure, our solutions keep the world running. With more than one million square feet of U.S. manufacturing capacity, we move fast, build smart, and never compromise on quality. The Application Engineer delivers best-in-class technical expertise and customer service to the electrical infrastructure industry by listening carefully, applying sound engineering judgments, and responding effectively. The Application Engineering Department provides technical leadership across sales, estimating, and project execution. This role supports the development and enforcement of engineering standards, delivers project-level technical guidance, and contributes to research and development initiatives. The primary objective is to apply deep technical expertise to inform estimating, design, and manufacturing decisions ensuring accurate execution, efficient production, and an exceptional customer experience. Consistent and accurate representation of Mission Critical Group’s brand, mission, values, and strategic objectives is essential to success in this role. Location: This position can be on-site or remote. Accountabilities: Technical Leadership & Project Support * Serve as a technical advisor to internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate specifications and error-free designs. * Maintain current industry standards files on server, ANSI, IEEE, ABS, USCG, DNV, NEMA, IEC, etc. * Collaborate with account managers and internal stakeholders to define the technical scope offered within the current type of tested product offering. * Participate as a subject matter expert in RFQ reviews and preliminary and secondary specification reviews to identify technical risks, material constraints, and potential schedule impacts. * Develop, document, and present detailed value-engineered solutions based on project drawings, tech

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