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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer - **Company:** AFL Telecommunications LLC - **Location:** Duncan, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Application Notes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4ac465ab9d2151d0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; other engineering degrees considered with directly relevant electric power industry experience * 3-5+ years of experience in the electric power industry, with direct exposure to transmission and distribution systems * Demonstrated experience and success leading product and technical training directly to customers, EPCs, or contractors * Working knowledge of transmission conductor hardware, accessories, and installation practices * Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to translate complex technical content for field crews, engineers, and executive audiences alike * Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically for customer visits, training events, and field support Preferred * Working knowledge of EHV (345kV+) transmission systems: design considerations, conductor selection, clearances, sag-tension, and hardware requirements - a meaningful differentiator for this role * Experience with EHV or high-voltage product qualification testing, factory acceptance testing, or IEEE/IEC type testing protocols * Familiarity with applicable industry standards: IEEE, NESC, IEC, CIGRE * Experience at a T&D hardware OEM, utility, or EPC in a technical advisory or application engineering capacity * Prior participation in standards bodies or industry technical committees ## Description AFL is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Application Engineer to serve as the technical face of our conductor accessories portfolio in the field. This role is built for an engineer who is equally comfortable in a utility planning meeting, a high-voltage qualification testing lab, and a hands-on training session with line crews. The successful candidate will carry AFL's technical credibility directly to our customers - helping them navigate EHV product selection, guiding installation best practices, and building the kind of trusted relationships that make AFL the first call when customers have a hard problem. In addition to a primary focus on T&D conductor accessories, this role also carries Application Engineer responsibility for secondary product lines, most likely Alumoweld and substation products., Technical Field Presence & Customer Support * Represent AFL at customer sites, training events, and industry conferences - traveling to bring AFL's technical expertise directly where customers need it (up to 50% domestic travel) * Provide pre- and post-sale technical support to utility customers, EPCs, contractors, and AFL sales teams * Conduct product demonstrations and technical training for utility engineers, customers, and sales teams * Serve as the technical resource for Field Engineers on installation issues - supporting troubleshooting, diagnosing application-related complaints, and helping resolve problems in the field * Present at industry technical forums and conferences as AFL's subject matter expert in Transmission & Distribution conductor accessories EHV Product Expertise & Qualification Testing * Provide technical leadership and guidance for EHV (345kV+) product development and commercialization * Lead and participate in qualification testing programs for EHV products, including coordination with external labs, utilities, and standards bodies * Engage directly with utility transmission engineers on EHV product specifications, application requirements, and technical procurement discussions * Develop EHV-specific application notes, technical guidelines, and product documentation Technical Content Development * Create and maintain installation instructions, application notes, product guidelines, and customer training materials * Lead technical RFx (RFQ/RFP/specification) response efforts * Support new product introductions and market launches for the first 6+ months post-launch * Stay current on competitor product offerings, industry standards, and emerging utility technology requirements Cross-Functional Collaboration & Standards Participation * Serve as Application Engineer for secondary product lines (most likely Alumoweld and substation products) in addition to the primary T&D conductor accessories focus * Act as the voice of the customer - provide field and application feedback to engineering, R&D, and product line management * Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and research teams to support product development and market positioning * Represent AFL in industry standards committees and working groups (IEEE, NESC, CIGRE) * Maintain awareness of competitor products, emerging T&D technology, and relevant regulatory/standards activity, * Field Engineers - technical backstop on installation issues, field complaints, and application troubleshooting * Product Line Management - Conductor Accessories / Energy * R&D and Engineering teams * Sales leadership and field sales representatives * Manufacturing and Quality teams * Investor-owned utilities, public power, and cooperatives - transmission planning, T&D engineering, and standards teams ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - 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