Electrical Engineer – Protection

Overview

About the Role We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer with hands-on Protection & Control (PAC) experience to help grow SecuControl’s presence in North America. You’ll combine deep technical know-how (relay testing, field commissioning) with a proactive sales mindset: hunting new opportunities, building relationships, and promoting our test interfaces directly with end users or through channel partners.

This full-time role reports to the Director of the US office and is based on the West Coast, with frequent travel.

Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Sales & Business Development

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within utilities, generation companies, PUDs, and switchgear/cabinet manufacturers
• Leverage your professional network to generate leads and set up technical evaluations
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with final customers and partners
• Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations, product demos, and proposals
• Represent SecuControl at trade shows, conferences, and customer training events

2. Protection & Control Engineering

• Collaborate with customers on solution designs, integrating SecuControl test interfaces into their protection & control workflows
• Collect and synthesize feedback from customer field reports to inform product refinements and application best practices
• Provide application feedback to R&D teams in Germany and Brazil; contribute to continuous product improvement
• Develop and update application notes, wiring diagrams, and test plans

3. Customer Support & Training

• Deliver technical training sessions (remote and onsite) for customers, sales reps, and partners
• Act as lead technical contact for escalations and product-quality inquiries
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s a plus)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Protection & Control engineering, with a focus on relay testing and field commissioning
• Demonstrated ability to blend technical expertise with a sales-oriented approach
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to both technical and executive audiences
• Self-organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously in a small-team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (customer visits, trade shows, partner trainings)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure tied to sales/engineering performance
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Opportunities for international collaboration and professional development
• A close-knit, innovative team that values your input and expertise

SecuControl is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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