Application Engineer - Data Centers

Hubbell Incorporated

Location: Knightdale

Job Type: Not Specified

Posted 1 month ago

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.

At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.

Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.

Position Overview

PCX Corporation is looking for a Sales Engineer to become a part of our rapidly growing company servicing the Data Center market. PCX Corporation is the leading integrator of engineered and pre-fabricated electrical/mechanical systems for the modular data center, commercial and energy markets. Our product offerings include but are not limited to Electrical and Mechanical Skids, Pre-manufactured Indoor/Outdoor Electrical Distribution and Power Equipment Centers, Modular Data Centers, and Custom Integrated switchboards. An entrepreneurial company that was privately held for 24 years, we were acquired by Hubbell Electric in July 2022. We are seeking innovative and talented professionals to join our team. You can visit our website at www.pcxcorp.com for more information.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for quoting and managing integrated electrical and mechanical systems projects, in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements. This includes large custom-built, skid-based systems and enclosures to house electrical switchgear, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and electrical distribution components; standalone modular data centers, power equipment centers, and integrated switchboards for the company’s stated markets. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in managing multiple concurrent projects in an independent environment. The individual job responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Customer interface to identify and understand project requirements
Create concept design and drawings/sketches with high-level bill of materials (BOM)
Generate detailed quote and project plan and assist with proposal content
Ensure quoted pricing and schedule reflects most up-to-date raw material and component costs and availability
Interface with PCX Materials, Quality, and Production teams with respect to on-time progress and report any changes back to the end customer in a timely fashion
Coordinate delivery, receipt, and final billing on projects.
Conduct post-project performance review and identify practices to maximize project wins and increase efficiency and profitability
Frequent interface with customers, associates, and suppliers is required, so excellent communication skills are essential. Project reporting and tracking, as well as maintaining budgets and schedules, requires regular reporting.

Skills and Experience

BSME EE or technical degree required
3-5 years’ work experience in project engineering and construction or project planning
Data center experience preferred – knowledge of power and cooling systems, network and

communications, systems monitoring and management, fire protection, physical security, etc.

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and specifications
Must be proficient in AutoCAD
Experience in the integration of electrical and mechanical systems for custom applications
Quoting experience as it relates to commercial MEP construction
Experience in ISO9001:2015 and ERP operating environment
Good working knowledge of NEC, UL, and ETL for both low and medium voltage applications
Strong interpersonal skills for developing and functioning in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering General

Posting Address

370 Spectrum Dr,
Knightdale, NC 27545

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Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.