HV/EHV Substation Design Engineer — CAD, NPD & Innovation

Hubbell Incorporated; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure solutions, seeks a Senior Associate Design Engineer to maintain and improve HV/EHV substation products, including surge arresters and MO props.

You will perform 3D CAD modeling, detail drawings, material selection, testing coordination, and cost analysis while collaborating with customers and manufacturing teams on new and existing designs.

Qualifications

• Experience related to the design of high voltage electrical components, circuits, and/or materials
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 2-5 years of industry experience
• Experience with AutoCAD / Inventor, ElecNet, Coulomb or related software packages (3D CAD and/or FEA experience is preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teammates
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Experience with project management methodology is advantageous
• Ability to develop detailed work plans, schedules and specifications

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D CAD modeling and detail drawings, assist in patent searches, do necessary calculations, select materials, determine and coordinate tests, review and analyze costs, and solve design related problems
• Complete significant design projects including New Product Development, working independently or within a small project team
• Interface with customers, provide technical assistance when required, and develop knowledge of applicable industry standards
• Propose and help to implement cost improvement actions
• Contribute ideas for design projects (both new and revised) and recommend new uses for existing products
• Collaborate with manufacturing on product design, tooling development, and manufacturing processes for assigned projects, and assist pilot runs and first article inspections
• Implement corrective actions, process deviations, engineering change requests, drawing updates, and related activities.
• Perform root cause analysis for product field failures within assigned product families.
• Develop proficiency in use of Inventor, AutoCad, and related systems for management of engineering-controlled drawings.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Detail drawings

Cost analysis

Customer interface

Materials selection

Education

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

ElecNet

Coulomb

Job description

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This role will be responsible for technical maintenance and design improvement of HV (High Voltage) / EHV (Extra High Voltage) substation, distribution and/or transmission products, including surge arresters and metal oxide varistors. The senior associate design engineer will be responsible for technical aspects of existing designs, including continuous improvement, as well as new product development activities. A strong cross-disciplinary background is advantageous, as design projects may involve aspects of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science (electrical ceramics, polymers).

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• Perform 3D CAD modeling and detail drawings, assist in patent searches, do necessary calculations, select materials, determine and coordinate tests, review and analyze costs, and solve design related problems
• Complete significant design projects including New Product Development, working independently or within a small project team
• Interface with customers, provide technical assistance when required, and develop knowledge of applicable industry standards
• Propose and help to implement cost improvement actions
• Contribute ideas for design projects (both new and revised) and recommend new uses for existing products
• Collaborate with manufacturing on product design, tooling development, and manufacturing processes for assigned projects, and assist pilot runs and first article inspections
• Implement corrective actions, process deviations, engineering change requests, drawing updates, and related activities.
• Perform root cause analysis for product field failures within assigned product families.
• Develop proficiency in use of Inventor, AutoCad, and related systems for management of engineering-controlled drawings.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Experience related to the design of high voltage electrical components, circuits, and/or materials
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 2-5 years of industry experience
• Experience with AutoCAD / Inventor, ElecNet, Coulomb or related software packages (3D CAD and/or FEA experience is preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teammates
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Experience with project management methodology is advantageous
• Ability to develop detailed work plans, schedules and specifications

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.