Global Applications Engineer – Substations & IEC 61850

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; 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 is seeking an Applications Engineer (Substations/IEC 61850) based in Stafford to join a recognised provider of protection testing equipment. This role combines customer-facing training, technical support and product development with significant international travel.

You will deliver classroom and field-based training, troubleshoot on-site issues, and contribute to new product input while supporting customers across power generation, transmission and distribution sectors.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in power systems, especially substation protection.
• Basic understanding of IEC 61850.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power systems

Substation protection

Training delivery

Customer support

IEC 61850 (basic)

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Applications Engineer (Substations/IEC 61850) based in Stafford to join a recognised provider of protection testing equipment. This role combines customer-facing training, technical support and product development with significant international travel.

You will deliver classroom and field-based training, troubleshoot on-site issues, and contribute to new product input while supporting customers across power generation, transmission and distribution sectors.