Power Distribution Electrical Application Engineer

Clayton Services

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Clayton Services in North Houston is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to provide technical support across proposals and project lifecycles. You will interpret customer requirements, review electrical drawings, size equipment, and coordinate technical needs for power distribution projects.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical engineering and a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience). Direct Hire, onsite, with travel as needed; comprehensive benefits and bonus potential offered.

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.

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.