Power Solution Architect – California & West Region USA

The role

This strategic technical leader develops manufacturable power distribution solutions for complex customer opportunities. The role coordinates across Sales, Engineering, and Estimating to clarify requirements and resolve technical risks.

What you will do

• Provide technical expertise to Sales during business development and proposal efforts
• Interpret project specifications and translate customer requirements into technical inputs
• Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and technical documentation
• Develop scalable, standards-compliant power system architectures and concept drawings
• Evaluate and select components based on technical and commercial criteria
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering teams
• Support Sales in preparing technical handoff information for awarded orders
• Represent IEM at industry events
• Mentor teams and support training initiatives
• Maintain opportunity records and technical decisions in designated systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience working with electrical power-distribution OEM equipment
• 5+ years in power distribution applications engineering, system architecture, technical sales support, or a closely related role
• Expertise in UL, IEEE standards and industry practices applicable to power distribution equipment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated willingness to seek technical support, incorporate peer feedback, and develop practical manufacturing knowledge

Nice to have

• Microgrid applications
• Power equipment sales or commercial collaboration
• Innovation leadership and vendor engagement
• Master’s degree
• PE license

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

About the company

IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, they continue to build innovative electrical distribution systems.