Applications Engineer (IEC 61850)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Flexible working

International travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is assisting in finding an Applications Engineer for a Stafford-based role focused on protection testing and IEC 61850 knowledge. The successful candidate will work with cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, provide training and on-site technical support, and travel internationally up to 50% to support customers across power generation, transmission and distribution sectors.

The ideal candidate has several years' experience in power systems, particularly substation

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in power systems, with substation protection focus.
• Basic understanding of IEC 61850 and protection testing equipment.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide product consultation, training and technical support on protection testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide on-site customer support relating to applications.
• Develop and deliver product training through classroom sessions, field-based training and webinars.
• Provide input into new products, product strategies, development and application requirements.
• Develop application notes and technical papers and present at relevant seminars and conferences.

Skills

Power systems

Substation protection

IEC 61850

Customer training

Job description

Applications Engineer (IEC 61850)

Stafford

Competitive Salary + benefits + flexible working + international travel

Are you an Applications Engineer with experience in power systems and substation protection looking to join an internationally recognised company specialising in advanced protection testing and diagnostic equipment?

Do you want to join a business that offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology, provide technical support and training to customers, and play a key role in the development of innovative solutions across the power generation, transmission and distribution sectors?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected and innovative organisation that invests in its people, provides a flexible and collaborative working environment, and gives you the opportunity to work on a wide range of international power system projects.

This role would suit an Applications Engineer with several years of experience in power systems, particularly substation protection, looking to develop their career within a customer‑facing technical role involving training, technical support, product development and international travel.

The role:

• Provide product consultation, training and technical support on protection testing and diagnostic equipment
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide on‑site customer support relating to applications
• Develop and deliver product training through classroom sessions, field‑based training and webinars
• Provide input into new products, product strategies, development and application requirements
• Develop application notes and technical papers and present at relevant seminars and conferences

The person:

• Applications Engineer or similar
• Several years of experience within power systems, particularly substation protection
• Basic understanding of IEC 61850
• Flexible and willing to travel internationally, with up to 50% travel

Reference: BBBH27407

Keywords: Protection Engineer, Applications Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Power Systems, Substation Protection, Protection Testing, Diagnostic Equipment, Customer Support, Technical Support, Training, Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Stafford

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.