Senior Application Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience within an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, industrial, or similar environment
• Ability to review and interpret customer specifications and single-line diagrams
• Experience developing technical solutions based on customer requirements
• Understanding of electrical power distribution equipment and systems

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with Medium Voltage switchgear, including metal-clad, metal-enclosed, GIS, or pad-mounted switchgear
• Experience with transformers and other power distribution equipment
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards
• Experience evaluating single-line diagrams, schematics, relay protection & control schemes, and communication network diagrams
• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, or other 2D electrical/layout tools
• Previous applications engineering, proposal engineering, or customer-facing electrical engineering experience
• Experience developing technical and commercial proposals, equipment selections, and cost estimates
• Located in or willing to relocate to the Raleigh/Wendell, NC area

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Application Engineer to join one of our large energy and infrastructure clients in Wendell, NC. This individual will focus on developing technical and commercial proposals for Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Medium Voltage Secondary Switchgear solutions supporting customers across the data center, industrial, utility, and construction markets.

This role will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management to evaluate customer requirements, develop technical solutions, build competitive proposals, and support projects through the transition from bid to execution.

Responsibilities-

• Review customer specifications, single-line diagrams, technical requirements, and commercial documents
• Develop technical solutions and define the scope of work for GIS and medium-voltage switchgear applications
• Prepare preliminary single-line diagrams and equipment layouts
• Develop technical and commercial proposals for MV switchgear and associated electrical equipment
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate third-party equipment including transformers, battery systems, HMI cabinets, and control equipment
• Build project cost models and support pricing and proposal approvals
• Partner with Sales and Business Development during customer discussions and technical reviews
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Sales, and Project Management
• Support contract negotiations and the handoff of awarded projects from the proposal/bid phase into project execution