Protection Engineer - Distribution (Remote)

Hubbell Incorporated; Florida; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Protection Engineer - Distribution to shape the strategic plan for Beckwith Protection products and collaborate with Sales and Product Management to meet targets and customer expectations.

The role involves coordinating a multi-functional team across business units, driving applications, and supporting product development with strong engineering and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Electric Utility experience.
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the power industry.
• Knowledge of 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.

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 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

Communication skills

Power industry knowledge

Protection system experience

Project coordination

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-103

IEC 101/104

DNP3

Modbus

PRP

IEEE 1588

Job description

Job Overview

The Protection Engineer - Distribution will be responsible for the development and execution of the strategic plan and core positioning strategy for Beckwith Protection products. Working in collaboration with the Sales and Product Management teams, the Protection Engineer will help create and execute action plans to achieve both the key qualitative and quantitative targets in a profitable way, and to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

This role will include coordinating activities in a multi-functional discipline matrix environment involving the sales, engineering, product management and production teams from multiple business units among others to bring all customer needs and requests to realization.

A Day In The Life

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist OEMs and strategic customers with product approvals providing technical support, installation, service, or repair during the business development stages.
• Assists 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.

What will help you thrive in this role?

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• 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.

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.