LV/MV Switchgear Applications Engineer (Remote)

Brightsmith; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith seeks an Application Engineer to own technical and commercial quoting for LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, and distribution equipment in the Baltimore area. You will translate customer specs into accurate, competitive quotes and collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure deliverable solutions.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFQs, preparing BOMs and cost estimates, and running technical discovery meetings with customers to finalize requirements and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience quoting, estimating, designing, or applying LV/MV switchgear or related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, specs, drawings, and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of BOMs, manufacturing costs, and labor estimates.
• Clear communication with customers, sales, engineering, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs and develop technical and commercial quotations for LV/MV switchgear and related equipment.
• Prepare configurations, BOMs, labor estimates, supplier quotes, and project costs.
• Lead technical discovery with customers and identify risks before proposals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure deliverable quotes.
• Prepare proposal docs, clarifications, exclusions, and compliance statements.

Skills

Quoting & estimating

Reading diagrams

Costing & BOM management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office & ERP/CRM

Travel for site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

Brightsmith seeks an Application Engineer to own technical and commercial quoting for LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, and distribution equipment in the Baltimore area. You will translate customer specs into accurate, competitive quotes and collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure deliverable solutions.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFQs, preparing BOMs and cost estimates, and running technical discovery meetings with customers to finalize requirements and schedules.