Applications Engineer (Mobile Substations)

The Resource Co; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource Co in Eden, North Carolina seeks an Applications Engineer – Mobile Substations to develop technical solutions for mobile substation projects, prepare proposals, and support through pre-sales with customers.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have experience with substations, high-voltage equipment, power systems, protection and controls; familiarity with IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards; and ideally AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical substations and high-voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of power systems, protection, and control.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer technical requirements and specifications for mobile substation projects.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals, including cost estimates.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams.
• Provide technical support during the pre-sales process, including presentations and customer clarifications.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements and applicable IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

Skills

Substations experience

High-voltage equipment

Power systems

Protection & control

IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD or similar

Job description

Applications Engineer – Mobile Substations

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Our Client is seeking an experienced Application Engineer – Mobile Substations to join its team in Eden, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with experience in substations, high-voltage equipment, power systems, protection, and controls.

In this role, you will develop technical solutions for mobile substation projects, prepare technical and commercial proposals, create engineering documentation, and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customers throughout the pre-sales process. The position is a full-time, exempt direct-hire opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer technical requirements and specifications for mobile substation projects
• Develop technical and commercial proposals, including cost estimates
• Prepare single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams
• Provide technical support during the pre-sales process, including presentations and customer clarifications
• Ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements and applicable IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience working with electrical substations and high-voltage equipment
• Knowledge of power systems, protection, and control
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile substations
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering/design software
• Previous experience in application engineering, proposal engineering, or a related technical role

*Relocation assistance may be considered for this role