Applications Engineer - Switchgear at Qualdoc, LLC – Marietta, Ohio
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About This Position
Title: Applications Engineer - Switchgear
Location: Marietta, Ohio
Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
We specialize in designing and manufacturing mission-critical electrical infrastructure for the data center industry. Our team operates with a strong sense of urgency, maintains high standards for quality, and values accountability at every level. We are currently looking for a Switchgear Sales Engineer who excels in both technical expertise and commercial execution.
Position Overview
The Switchgear Sales Engineer is responsible for developing both technical solutions and commercial proposals for low-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems. This role involves creating elevations, reviewing and interpreting one-line diagrams, specifying breakers and control components, and supporting quoting activities with accuracy and efficiency.
This is a customer-facing position that requires excellent communication skills, strong business awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.
Key Responsibilities:- Review customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and related project documentation
- Develop switchgear elevations and layout drawings for proposals and submittals
- Support and manage quoting opportunities
- Size and specify key electrical components
- Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates and quotations
- Work closely with internal engineering teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability
- Participate in customer discussions to clarify scope, address technical questions, and confirm requirements
- Contribute to value engineering initiatives to improve cost efficiency and system performance
- Maintain responsiveness and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced quoting environment
- Travel occasionally for customer meetings, project reviews, and strategic discussions
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3–8+ years of experience in low-voltage switchgear, power distribution, or similar electrical infrastructure
- Strong ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and electrical schematics
- Experience specifying breakers (e.g., ABB, Schneider, Eaton, Siemens) and control systems
- Familiarity with UL standards and data center applications is preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance technical precision and competitiveness
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Accurate and timely delivery of quotes
- Strong alignment between customer expectations and manufacturing execution
- High level of customer confidence in technical capabilities
- Clear, consistent communication and accountability across teams
- Demonstrates ownership and urgency while maintaining quality standards
- Founder-led, manufacturing-driven environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the growing demand in data center infrastructure
- High-performance culture with low ego
- Ability to play a key role in scaling a fast-growing organization
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance