Applications Engineer - Cable and Substation

Job Title: Applications Engineer - Cable and Substation
Job ID: 81808
Location: Dallas, Texas (remote applicants considered)

Overview:
This position requires technical knowledge and experience in the design, operation, testing, and maintenance of low-, medium-, and high-voltage cables and substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, CTs, PTs, batteries, and switchgear.

What you will be doing:

• Provide technical support for substation and cable diagnostic testing equipment via phone, in-person visits, demonstrations, and hands-on training.
• Validate new products by testing hardware and software for various applications; provide feedback for enhancement and improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on product specifications, applications, and software, contributing to product design and development.
• Participate in marketing, sales initiatives, and technical conferences or industry meetings.
• Develop white papers, application notes, and technical articles to support subject matter expertise in the power industry.
• Deliver presentations on theoretical topics and case studies at conferences and technical events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in field testing and commissioning of substation and cable systems, including fault location methods.
• Hands-on experience with cable design, construction, installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of power system operation and circuit analysis.
• Strong understanding of utility substation and cable testing practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with the construction and operation of transformers, circuit breakers, and battery systems.
• Proficient in performing and interpreting testing of substation assets.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, including IEEE, NETA, IEC, and NERC.
• Effective public speaker able to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences (technicians, engineers, managers, decision-makers).
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
• Proficient with Windows-based platforms, software installation, PC I/O ports, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and driven to deliver high-quality results.