Sr. Application Engineer, Data Center Power Generation

About this role

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Role Overview

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an experienced Application Engineer responsible for the technical application, specification, and integration of medium-voltage (typically 400V–13.8 kV) generator systems in the 2.5MW and above range supporting mission-critical data center backup power.

This role serves as the primary technical interface between customers, consulting engineers, sales, and internal engineering teams, ensuring reliable and compliant deployment of MV generator plants in hyperscale and colocation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource supporting data center sales opportunities
• Develop and present technical solutions based on customer requirements
• Lead RFQ/RFP responses, including system design, specifications, and documentation
• Size and specify MV generator systems (≥2 MW) and associated distribution equipment
• Develop one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection schemes
• Support integration with UPS, BMS, switchgear, and utility systems
• Perform system analysis (load flow, short circuit, and system performance)
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, and data center standards
• Partner with customers, consulting engineers, EPC firms, and suppliers
• Support FAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
• Provide technical training and contribute to product development initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• 5–10+ y...