Grid Protection Engineer, Distribution

Hubbell; Largo (FL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Protection Engineer – Distribution to develop and execute strategic plans for protection products. You will collaborate with Sales and Product Management to achieve targets and ensure customer satisfaction while guiding multi-functional teams across business units.

The role requires deep knowledge of power systems, IEC standards, and utility protection practices, with a focus on delivering effective solutions for OEMs and strategic accounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Electric Utility experience.
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the power industry.
• Knowledge of Electric utility telecommunications; IEC 61850, IEC 60870-103, -101, -104, DNP3, Modbus, PRP, IEEE 1588.
• 3-phase and electric power systems.
• Electric utility protection practice.
• DER/Data Center P&C Systems.
• Exceptional communication skills (written/verbal/presentation/relationship building).
• Exceptional organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office suite products.

Responsibilities

• Assist OEMs and strategic customers with product approvals providing technical support, installation, service, or repair during the business development stages.
• Assist in developing and creating proof of concept solutions for new applications pertaining to strategic accounts.
• Assist in reviewing specifications, plans and other documents of new strategic accounts to ensure proper application of Beckwith products and systems can be achieved.
• Assist in maintaining the Beckwith Smart Grid Lab to be fully functional and operational.
• Communicates and tracks software/hardware deficiencies pertaining Business Development Projects to appropriate departments/Product Manager for timely resolution.
• Independent peer review work of team mates as required.
• Assist in directing the implementation of new processes, initiatives, products, and features as it pertains to new business opportunities.
• Oversee documentation of strategic customer issues and the resolution of such issues.
• Contribute to product specifications, application guides, technical papers & reports, testing, software, hardware, and literature pertaining to strategic customers.
• Provide technical and market information/specifications to contribute to new product development and existing product enhancements.
• Oversee the customer support transition process of Business Development accounts to CTS accounts.
• Provide power system application design requirements to Product Management. Along with assisting in the implementation of such documents.
• Help customers apply Beckwith products via demonstration/training courses in person or remotely.
• Tracks business development activities/files on PC and enters required information to complete records, logs, report forms, and CSR development or modification.
• Comply with all work rules, including but not limited to, the Company’s safety and attendance policies.
• Assists in product application demos for trade shows, technical training, sales presentations and seminars.
• Analyze and research evolving and innovative power system technologies as well as competitor products for the advancement of Beckwith products.
• Participate in Beckwith Sales/Business Development activities, industry technical meetings & conferences.

Skills

Electric utility experience

Power industry knowledge

Communication skills

Power system concepts

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-103

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Protection Engineer – Distribution to develop and execute strategic plans for protection products. You will collaborate with Sales and Product Management to achieve targets and ensure customer satisfaction while guiding multi-functional teams across business units.

The role requires deep knowledge of power systems, IEC standards, and utility protection practices, with a focus on delivering effective solutions for OEMs and strategic accounts.