The Hiring Group · 4 days ago
Applications Engineer - Substation
Duncan, South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expThe Hiring Group is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the technical expert and customer-facing advocate for its substation accessories and connector products. This role blends engineering know-how, customer interaction, and technical communication, ensuring the client's products are properly applied, documented, and supported throughout their lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical support to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders
Deliver field-based and classroom-style product training for customers, reps, and internal teams
Support RFx responses with technical input, product recommendations, and application guidance
Develop and maintain technical documentation including application notes, installation instructions, and product guidelines
Collaborate closely with Product Line Managers, R&D, and Manufacturing to support new product introductions and enhancements
Act as the “voice of the customer” by feeding real-world application insights back into product development
Participate in customer visits, industry meetings, and occasional standards-related activities
Stay informed on competitor products, technologies, and market trends within the substation space
Qualification
Required
Substation design or application experience
Strong technical writing skills (application notes, instructions, guidelines)
Knowledge of substation connectors and bus connectors
Experience with wedge connections
Ability to perform basic electrical calculations related to substation applications
Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience (4+ years strongly preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred (Electrical Engineering ideal, but not required)
Preferred
Confident presentation and training delivery skills
Strong customer communication and relationship-building ability
Project coordination or project management experience
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable balancing office, remote, and field-based work
Company
The Hiring Group
The Hiring Group is a technical staffing and recruiting firm that delivers contract staffing, direct placements and payroll services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brooks Israel, MBA
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Chris Yarrow
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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