Application Engineer

Grid Careers; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions firm is seeking an Applications Engineer in the United States. This role requires providing technical support across pre-sales and design, focusing on three-phase power systems and automation within power and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in applications engineering. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, reviewing customer specifications, and delivering technical training to ensure compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in applications engineering or supporting power distribution equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools and interpretation of schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-order and proposal-phase engineering support.
• Review customer drawings for technical completeness.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for custom applications.
• Deliver technical training to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Applications engineering

Electrical design

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

Job description

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support the development and application of customized electrical power and control systems. This role provides technical expertise across pre‑sales, design coordination, and product application, with a focus on three‑phase power systems, automation, and communications within low‑and‑medium‑voltage equipment. The Applications Engineer will apply engineering fundamentals to support complex customer requirements and help deliver technically sound, compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑order and proposal‑phase engineering support, including conceptual one‑lines, system layouts, communication architectures, sequences of operation, and preliminary bills of material.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to verify technical completeness, compliance, and alignment with available solutions prior to release to detailed design.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to support custom and non‑standard applications.
• Support the application of protection, control, and automation concepts, including coordination philosophies and system‑level functionality.
• Provide technical input to product development efforts, including evaluation of new features, configurations, or design improvements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard application details, reusable design tools, and CAD resources to support repeatable solutions.
• Deliver technical training and application guidance to internal teams and, when appropriate, customers or partners.
• Ensure systems are evaluated with consideration for applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and internal design practices.
• Act as a technical resource to sales, project, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in applications engineering, electrical design, or field service roles supporting power distribution equipment.
• Working knowledge of low- and/or medium‑voltage switchgear, power distribution assemblies, and associated control systems.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools and the ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Exposure to automation platforms, including PLCs and HMIs, as well as system studies such as short‑circuit, coordination, or arc‑flash analysis.
• Strong understanding of three‑phase power systems, including distribution, protection strategies, control methods, and rotating equipment interfaces.
• Familiarity with industrial communication hardware and protocols, including Ethernet‑based networks and common fieldbus standards.
• General knowledge of relevant electrical codes and industry standards governing power equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and across multidisciplinary teams.