Applications Engineer (Substations/IEC 61850)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Flexible working

International travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited are recruiting an Applications Engineer (Substations/IEC 61850) based in Stafford for an international power systems company. You will provide product consultation, training and technical support on protection testing equipment and related diagnostics.

Role involves troubleshooting on-site, delivering training through classroom, field sessions and webinars, and contributing to new product input and technical papers. Travel up to 50% worldwide.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in power systems, particularly substation protection.
• Basic understanding of IEC 61850.
• Experience delivering training and technical support to customers.

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

Technical Training

Customer Support

Travel Flexibility

Job description

Applications Engineer (Substations/IEC 61850)

Stafford

60,000 - 80,000 Competitive Salary + benefits + flexible working + international travel + Company Vehicle

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 where you will be the go to technical trainer for their courses?

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 your 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: BBBH27407H

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.