Application Engineer - RMU/SWB

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full time

The Opportunity

The Switchboard / RMU Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the technical authority for low- and medium-voltage switchboards, switchgear lineups, and Ring Main Unit (RMU) systems integrated into Integra Mission Critical’s modular power platforms.

This role defines equipment standards, protection strategies, integration architecture, and performance criteria to ensure safe, reliable, scalable, and compliant power distribution systems. The SME supports product development, manufacturing, commissioning, and field operations to ensure seamless deployment of mission-critical electrical infrastructure

What you will do?

Technical Authority & Standards

• Serve as enterprise-level technical expert for:
  
  • Low-voltage switchboards and switchgear
  • Medium-voltage switchgear and distribution
  • Ring Main Units (RMUs)
  • Bus systems and distribution assemblies
• Develop and maintain electrical distribution design standards and specifications.
• Define standard breaker configurations, bus ratings, fault duty requirements, and redundancy strategies.
• Establish arc-flash mitigation and protection coordination standards.
• Ensure alignment with NEC, UL 891, UL 1558, IEEE, and applicable medium-voltage standards.

Protection & Power System Integration

• Lead short-circuit analysis, selective coordination studies, and protection scheme development.
• Define relay protection logic, breaker trip settings, and interlocking strategies.
• Oversee integration of switchgear and RMUs with:
• Utility service entrance
• Generators
• UPS systems
• Transformers
• EPMS and supervisory controls
• Support microgrid, paralleling, and multi-source distribution architectures where applicable.

Product Development & Standardization

• Partner with Product Engineering to standardize switchboard and RMU platforms for modular deployment.
• Define scalable configurations that support rapid manufacturing and repeatable installation.
• Review and approve equipment layouts, bus bracing, compartmentalization, and accessibility considerations.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining system reliability and compliance.

Manufacturing & Testing Oversight

• Establish factory acceptance testing (FAT) standards and inspection criteria.
• Review OEM submittals, shop drawings, and test reports.
• Support integration of switchgear into modular skids and enclosure systems.
• Ensure documentation accuracy including one-lines, wiring diagrams, protection settings, and labeling.

Commissioning & Field Support

• Provide technical oversight during startup, energization, and commissioning.
• Support troubleshooting of protection mis-coordination, nuisance tripping, or integration issues.
• Assist Construction and Commissioning teams with utility coordination and MV cable terminations.
• Participate in root cause analysis for distribution-related field events.

Vendor & OEM Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with major OEMs (e.g., Schneider Electric, Siemens, Eaton, ABB).
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and support procurement strategy.
• Lead technical review meetings and approve deviations or substitutions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in switchgear, switchboard, or medium-voltage distribution system design.
• Strong background in protection coordination and power system analysis.
• Experience supporting energization and commissioning in mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of NEC and relevant UL/IEEE standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience in data centers, utility interconnection, healthcare, or industrial facilities.
  • Experience with modular or prefabricated power infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with digital relays and power monitoring systems.

   

  CORE SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

  Technical Depth

  • Expertise in short-circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc-flash mitigation.
  • Strong understanding of MV cable systems, terminations, grounding, and bonding.
  • Knowledge of busway systems and sectionalized distribution architectures.

   

  Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Ability to translate complex distribution requirements into standardized product platforms.
  • Effective communicator across Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, and OEM partners.

   

  Risk Management

  • Proactive identification of protection gaps or reliability risks.
  • Strong troubleshooting capability during high-risk energization events.

   

  SUCCESS INDICATORS

  • Standardized switchboard and RMU product platforms across modular offerings.
  • Reduced energization issues and protection coordination conflicts.
  • Improved field reliability and minimized unplanned outages.
  • Strong OEM partnerships and disciplined equipment specifications.
  • Clear enterprise-wide distribution design standards supporting scalable growth.

How we support you

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected]