Electrical Application Engineer

About the Role

The Electrical Application Engineer provides technical and administrative support to the Applications Engineering team during the project bid process, assisting with the technical review and post-engineering checks of Medium- and Low-Voltage (MV/LV) Switchgear, Control Houses, and Power Distribution Centers. This role includes structured mentoring and professional development opportunities to prepare for advancement into an Application Engineer position.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design and Review

• Prepare preliminary one-lines, three-lines, and control schematics in CAD software.
• Review power and control systems specifications for MV/LV switchgear, metal-clad and metal-enclosed gear, control houses, and Power Distribution Centers (PDC).
• Perform AC/DC load calculations for CPTs and battery backup systems.
• Perform HVAC sizing calculations using provided tools.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards (UL, IEEE, NEC, etc.) and company specifications.

Project Engineering and Documentation

• Analyze customer specifications against the quote/BOM to identify gaps or issues.
• Prepare and update variance log sheets.
• Participate in internal design review meetings.
• Review Engineering submittal and construction packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Support the development of established project templates in CAD software.

Technical Collaboration

• Coordinate with Application Engineers to ensure a successful technical review during the bid process.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Sourcing, and Production Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend Engineering meetings as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop working knowledge of major OEM primary and secondary control components and their applications.
• Develop in-depth understanding of front elevation, section views, and building layouts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements or design standardization.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and SPS internal design practices.
• Proactively seek mentorship and training from Sr. Application Engineers and engineering leadership.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, one-line, and three-line diagrams.
• Good organizational and time management skills to support multiple projects under supervision.
• Excellent documentation and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in technical or project coordination issues.
• Proactive mindset with ownership of assigned work and accountability for results.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Good understanding of MV/LV metal-clad, metal-enclosed, and pad-mount switchgear design.
• Experience supporting prototype builds or early-stage production launches.
• Basic familiarity with SolidWorks Electrical and basic mechanical layout coordination.
• Basic understanding of IEEE, UL, NEC, ANSI standards.
• Experience with CRM software, BOM management, or PDM tools.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and desire for continuous improvement.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is frequently required to sit and rarely required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee uses computer keyboards often. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor often.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is rarely exposed to airborne particles or chemical agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.