Janitza North America ยท 19 hours ago
EPMS Engineer
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelJanitza North America is a leading manufacturer of electrical power monitoring hardware and software. The EPMS Engineer plays a critical role in designing, deploying, and supporting electrical power monitoring solutions for data center and industrial customers, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure system integration and optimization.
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Responsibilities
Design and deploy Electrical Power Monitoring and Automation Systems for datacenter and industrial customers
Support pre-sales and post-sales activities by advising internal teams and customers on system architecture, product selection, and integration
Configure and commission Janitza meters, expansion modules, and communication interfaces
Integrate power monitoring systems with SCADA, BMS, PLC, and HMI platforms using industry-standard protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP, OPC UA, BACnet, SNMP, MQTT)
Perform on-site commissioning, validation testing, and system optimization
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, communication, and automation issues across distributed systems
Develop system documentation including network architectures, I/O mappings, and as-built drawings
Provide customer training on system operation, data interpretation, and best practices
Collaborate closely with Product Management, R&D, Quality, and Support teams to provide feedback from the field
Support lifecycle activities including system upgrades, expansions, and long-term optimization
Support new product introductions (NPI) in the U.S. market, including internal enablement and technical positioning
Partner with Solutions, Technical Support, and Sales teams to support complex customer applications
Analyze competitive products and market trends to inform product strategy
Participate in customer meetings to validate requirements and gather direct feedback
Support lifecycle management activities including product updates, variants, and end-of-life planning
Travel up to 30%, including domestic and international trips (such as to Germany) for commissioning, troubleshooting, alignment with global product teams, and key customer engagements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of low-voltage power distribution systems (208V-480V)
Hands-on experience with power meters, protection relays, or intelligent electrical devices
Experience integrating field devices into automation or monitoring platforms
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking fundamentals
Experience with commercial or industry-standard EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems) and/or BMS (Building Management Systems), including configuration, integration, and troubleshooting
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-disciplinary technical issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Experience working directly with customers in field or project-based environments
Preferred
Experience supporting data centers, critical facilities, or industrial manufacturing environments
Familiarity with SCADA platforms, PLC programming, or HMI development
Knowledge of power quality concepts (harmonics, sags, swells, transients)
Exposure to enterprise data systems, analytics platforms, or cloud-based monitoring solutions
Prior experience in roles like Power Systems Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Electrical Systems Engineer
Company
Janitza North America
Made in Germany | Sold & Serviced in North America Headquartered in Lahnau, Germany, Janitza develops and manufactures cutting-edge energy management hardware and software products, offering customers complete power quality analysis and monitoring solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mike Raths
Chief Executive Officer
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