Electrical Applications Engineer, Power Distribution

Clayton Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Clayton Services in North Houston, TX seeks an Electrical Application Engineer to provide technical support throughout the proposal and project lifecycle. You will interpret customer requirements, review electrical drawings and specifications, and coordinate technical requirements for power distribution projects.

This direct hire role offers a pay range of $125,000–$175,000 plus comprehensive benefits and occasional travel, with collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent directly applicable electrical power experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering, application engineering, power distribution, switchgear, transformer, or related experience required.
• Experience with LV, MV, and/or HV power distribution systems.
• Experience with switchgear and transformer design, application, manufacturing, integration, or field support strongly preferred.
• Experience with packaged electrical equipment, substations, power generation, data centers, or industrial power distribution is highly desirable.
• Experience reviewing and modifying electrical drawings and equipment submittals.
• Field experience involving equipment testing, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or modifications is highly desirable.
• Experience with an electrical equipment manufacturer, systems integrator, power distribution company, or similar environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, single-line diagrams, equipment requirements, and technical documentation to determine project scope.
• Provide technical support for proposals, quotations, equipment selection, and project estimating.
• Specify and size electrical equipment including switchgear, switchboards, transformers, circuit breakers, protective devices, bus systems, CTs, PTs, controls, and related components.
• Review engineering drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Interpret and mark up single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, control diagrams, and equipment layouts.
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between customer specifications, drawings, applicable standards, and equipment designs.
• Support electrical equipment retrofits, upgrades, modifications, and replacement projects.
• Work directly with customers, vendors, contractors, and field personnel to resolve technical and application-related issues.
• Support equipment testing, inspections, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field verification as needed.
• Assist with electrical equipment and system evaluations for industrial and commercial power applications.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate across engineering, sales, project, and operational functions throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical codes

Technical communication

Estimating

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent electrical power experience

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

Job description

Clayton Services in North Houston, TX seeks an Electrical Application Engineer to provide technical support throughout the proposal and project lifecycle. You will interpret customer requirements, review electrical drawings and specifications, and coordinate technical requirements for power distribution projects.

This direct hire role offers a pay range of $125,000–$175,000 plus comprehensive benefits and occasional travel, with collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations to deliver