Application Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking an Application Engineer for a leading electrical infrastructure and power systems organization. This individual will serve as a technical expert supporting medium and high-voltage power cable applications across utility, industrial, renewable energy, transit, data center, and critical infrastructure projects. The engineer will perform complex electrical analyses, including ampacity, short-circuit, voltage drop, and impedance calculations, while partnering directly with customers and internal stakeholders to develop technical solutions. This role offers a unique blend of engineering design, customer interaction, field support, technical training, and product development, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy solving real-world power system challenges and serving as a trusted technical resource.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems

• Knowledge of three-phase power systems

• Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical analysis

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Experience with medium-voltage or high-voltage power systems

• Background supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, data center, or infrastructure projects

• Experience with cable applications, cable design, or cable installation projects

• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, ICEA, UL, AEIC, IEC, and NEMA standards

• Experience performing cable ampacity, fault current, thermal, voltage drop, or impedance analyses

• Experience with CYMCAP, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or Cableizer

• Programming or automation experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools

Day-to-Day:

• Provide technical support to customers, sales teams, manufacturing teams, and engineering groups

• Perform cable ampacity, short-circuit, voltage drop, impedance, and pulling tension calculations

• Review cable designs and customer specifications for compliance with industry standards

• Develop engineering studies, technical reports, and customer recommendations

• Interpret and apply electrical industry standards and codes

• Deliver technical presentations and customer training sessions

• Travel with sales teams to support customer discussions and project opportunities

• Assist with qualification testing, laboratory evaluations, and product development efforts

• Support cable installations, field investigations, and troubleshooting activities

• Stay current on advancements in electrical power systems and cable technologies

• Collaborate across multiple departments to deliver technical solutions for customers