STATCOM Application Engineer

Description

The company builds and sells STATCOM and FACTS projects, and this role sits at the technical centre of those bids and the work that follows them.

You will lead engineering from the tender stage through to handover to the team that executes the project.

You will work with the bid manager, the engineering team and subcontractors, and coordinate with other company units around the world that take part in the project.

The role is based in Saratoga Spring, US or Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead during pre-sales and sales for STATCOM and FACTS projects.
• Lead the writing of technical proposals with the detailed engineering teams.
• Run the design work in the ITO phase: set the design quality plan, supervise all engineering tasks whether done in house or by suppliers and subcontractors, and keep the project technically coordinated.
• Manage engineering deliverables against the offer's budget and delivery date.
• Take part in technical contract negotiations with prospective customers.
• Review bid packages for quality before submission.
• Manage scope and make sure interfaces connect cleanly, with no gaps or overlaps.
• Steer customers toward the right solutions and protect the company's competitive advantage.
• Handle internal and external communication and reporting.
• Help improve project engineering procedures, methods and tools.

Requirements

• A degree in engineering (automation, electrical, power systems or similar), or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Several years of engineering management on delivery projects or tenders, ideally in transmission grids (HV/MV substations, FACTS, HVDC).
• Power electronics skills are a plus.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams with many interfaces and products from several countries.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel, including internationally.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and experience.
• Prior experience in an international setting is preferred.
• You are a self-starter, flexible, resilient and keen to learn.
• You are a solid team player with good prioritising, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with electrical substations or equipment is an advantage.

Conditions

Location: Saratoga Spring, US or Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Only people legally authorised to work in the United States will be hired for this opening.

Any offer depends on passing a drug screen where applicable.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

For US-based roles the pay range is $98,400.00 to $164,000.00. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Actual pay depends on factors such as experience, education and skill set.

The posting stays open for at least seven days after its posting date of October 12, 2026.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug cover.
• Health Coach access, a 24/7 nurse-based service.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program for assessment, counselling and referrals.
• Retirement savings plan with a tax-advantaged 401(k), company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
• The company may change or end its benefit plans at any time, and no one gains a vested right to them; this does not form an employment contract.