Senior Grid Protection & Automation Engineer

Hubbell Incorporated; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckwith Electric, a business unit of Hubbell Power Systems (HPS), part of Hubbell Incorporated, is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to support protection, control, and automation solutions for electric utilities. You will collaborate with engineering, product management, and sales to deliver high-quality, reliable outcomes.

You will mentor teammates, share knowledge, and drive operational leadership within the Technical Support team while guiding customers through complex configurations

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering
• 7+ years in power systems, protection or grid automation
• Experience with relay protection, automation controls, or grid modernization
• Experience in Electric Utility Industry preferred
• Experience in Application or Product Engineering desirable
• 3+ years in customer-facing technical roles

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for Beckwith Electric products and system applications
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend optimal solutions
• Troubleshoot complex field and system issues
• Develop deep expertise across distribution and automation product portfolios
• Support product configuration, settings, and certification testing
• Guide customers on best practices for system integration and operation
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and operational challenges
• Provide real-time technical analysis for customer issues
• Work closely with engineering, product management, and sales teams
• Support product development through customer feedback and application insights
• Deliver technical training, product demonstrations, and presentations
• Develop documentation, white papers, and application guides
• Capture and communicate customer needs, market trends, and product gaps
• Influence product improvements and innovation
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff
• Lead projects or act as escalation point for critical issues

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

BS in electrical engineering

Job description

Beckwith Electric, a business unit of Hubbell Power Systems (HPS), part of Hubbell Incorporated, is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to support protection, control, and automation solutions for electric utilities. You will collaborate with engineering, product management, and sales to deliver high-quality, reliable outcomes.

You will mentor teammates, share knowledge, and drive operational leadership within the Technical Support team while guiding customers through complex configurations