Senior Grid Protection & Automation Engineer

Hubbell; Shelton (CT); Remote; USD 104,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckwith Electric, a business unit of Hubbell Power Systems, is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to support protection, control, and automation solutions. You will be a technical expert, customer advocate, and informal team leader, collaborating with engineering, product management, and sales to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include advanced technical support, solution interpretation, troubleshooting, and guiding customers on system integration.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in power systems, protection, or grid automation.
• Strong technical knowledge of distribution utility systems.
• Experience with relay protection, automation controls, or grid modernization.
• Experience in Electric Utility Industry preferred.
• Experience in Application Engineering or Product Engineering is desirable.
• 3+ years in customer-facing technical roles and knowledge of power distribution systems.

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 coordinate team efforts as needed.

Skills

Power systems

Relay protection

Automation controls

Grid modernization

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Cross-functional work

Mentorship

Time management

Education

BS in electrical engineering

Job description

Beckwith Electric, a business unit of Hubbell Power Systems, is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to support protection, control, and automation solutions. You will be a technical expert, customer advocate, and informal team leader, collaborating with engineering, product management, and sales to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include advanced technical support, solution interpretation, troubleshooting, and guiding customers on system integration.