Smart Wires Inc
Senior Application Engineer
Smart Wires Inc, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Smart Wires is reimagining the grid with our modular Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) solutions and analytics that enable controllable power systems. The Smart Wires Application Engineering team aims to educate the world about solutions and facilitate the execution of projects to enable rapid deployment of said solutions. This will accelerate the energy transition and help ensure electricity is both sustainable and affordable.Qualified candidates are energetic, excellent communicators with power sector experience who thrive when working as part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team.Primary Responsibilities
Serve as the primary product expert throughout the sales process and project delivery process, focusing on engagement with customers in North America. This includes educating customers and other stakeholders on Smart Wires’ products and solutions. Customer education will occur both in-person and virtually.Review and approve updated product documentation (e.g. spec sheets, manuals, and application guides).Conduct site-specific studies for different applications of Smart Wires’ products and solutions (e.g. O&M cost projections, RAM studies, rating studies, and noise emissions studies).Develop, review, and approve technical reports to support the product development, sales, and deployment processes.Participate in cross-functional teams to support the new product introduction process by representing the technical needs of the customers during the design process and studying the customer impact of design decisions.Represent Smart Wires’ products in industry and academic working groups.Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, preferably with an emphasis in Power Systems and/or Power Electronics.Minimum 5 years of related industry experience; preferably supporting the design, testing, deployment, and/or management of transmission assets.Excellent technical written communication and verbal presentation skills in English to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.Ability to work collaboratively in global teams.Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or multiple competing priorities.Desired Skills and Experience
History working for a utility, power-system consultant, or power-system equipment vendor with experience that overlaps with the responsibilities of this position.Experience with one or more of the following:FACTS or HVDCPower electronicsSCADAEMSPower-system protection and controlHV substation designIEEE and/or IEC standards for high-voltage equipmentKnowledge of power systems maintenance and operation.Experience applying ML to internal processes.Location
This position is based out of our Durham, NC office. The candidate is expected to work at least three days per week out of the office.Employment Status
This position requires the employee to have the legal right to work in the US.Travel Requirements
This position will require ~5% travel. This travel is expected to consist mostly of trips to our factory in St. Petersburg, FL.We offer:
Health insuranceEighteen weeks of paid parental leave to support you and your familyFlexible workspace policy
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Serve as the primary product expert throughout the sales process and project delivery process, focusing on engagement with customers in North America. This includes educating customers and other stakeholders on Smart Wires’ products and solutions. Customer education will occur both in-person and virtually.Review and approve updated product documentation (e.g. spec sheets, manuals, and application guides).Conduct site-specific studies for different applications of Smart Wires’ products and solutions (e.g. O&M cost projections, RAM studies, rating studies, and noise emissions studies).Develop, review, and approve technical reports to support the product development, sales, and deployment processes.Participate in cross-functional teams to support the new product introduction process by representing the technical needs of the customers during the design process and studying the customer impact of design decisions.Represent Smart Wires’ products in industry and academic working groups.Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, preferably with an emphasis in Power Systems and/or Power Electronics.Minimum 5 years of related industry experience; preferably supporting the design, testing, deployment, and/or management of transmission assets.Excellent technical written communication and verbal presentation skills in English to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.Ability to work collaboratively in global teams.Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or multiple competing priorities.Desired Skills and Experience
History working for a utility, power-system consultant, or power-system equipment vendor with experience that overlaps with the responsibilities of this position.Experience with one or more of the following:FACTS or HVDCPower electronicsSCADAEMSPower-system protection and controlHV substation designIEEE and/or IEC standards for high-voltage equipmentKnowledge of power systems maintenance and operation.Experience applying ML to internal processes.Location
This position is based out of our Durham, NC office. The candidate is expected to work at least three days per week out of the office.Employment Status
This position requires the employee to have the legal right to work in the US.Travel Requirements
This position will require ~5% travel. This travel is expected to consist mostly of trips to our factory in St. Petersburg, FL.We offer:
Health insuranceEighteen weeks of paid parental leave to support you and your familyFlexible workspace policy
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