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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** Hubbell - **Location:** Arden, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $106,700.0 - $146,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, System Configuration, Distributed Systems, Microsoft Office, Software Tools - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18766100/Application-Engineer-North-Carolina-Arden ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 3+ years of experience in electrical products, construction, power distribution, raceway systems, or related industries. * Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, construction plans, and specifications. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. * Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation abilities. * Ability to travel as required to support customers, projects, and industry events. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering, quoting, or configuration software tools. Preferred * Experience with trench duct, wall duct, floor duct, raceway systems, floor boxes, or infrastructure products. * Knowledge of NEC, UL standards, and commercial construction practices. * Experience with project quotations, take-offs, layout development, and custom product solutions. * CAD experience (AutoCAD or equivalent). * Experience supporting consulting engineers, contractors, distributors, and specification-driven sales channels. * Product management, new product development, or business development experience., Building Relationships and Networks Communicating and Influencing Customer Focus Developing Trust and Inspiring Others Emotional Intelligence Planning, Organizing, and Decision Making Technology Agility Initiative and Drive ## Description The Applications Engineer serves as the technical expert for Trench Duct, Wall Duct, Floor Duct, and related power distribution systems. This role works closely with contractors, distributors, consulting engineers, sales representatives, manufacturing partners, and internal product teams to develop system layouts, generate project quotations, provide technical support, and ensure successful application of Hubbell's duct infrastructure solutions. In addition to supporting project quotations and technical applications, the Applications Engineer plays a critical role in growing and expanding the product line through new product development, portfolio enhancement, custom solution development, and identification of emerging market opportunities. The position serves as the voice of the customer and provides technical and commercial insight to help drive profitable growth, increased market share, and long-term business success. A Day In The Life Technical Support & Application Engineering * Serve asprimary technical resource for trench duct, wall duct, floor duct, underfloor raceway, floor boxes, and related infrastructure delivery systems. * Review project drawings, specifications, and bills of material to develop system recommendations and quotations. * Interpret customer requirements and provide application guidance on product selection, layouts, installation considerations, and code compliance. * Assist contractors, distributors, consulting engineers,end users and sales representatives with technical product support. * Support custom product configurations and special application requirements. * Resolve product application challenges and recommend effective technical solutions. * Provide technical expertise for project-specific layouts, take-offs, and design recommendations. Project Quoting & Layout Development * Prepare project quotations utilizing construction documents, electrical drawings, project specifications, and customer requirements. * Develop duct layouts, material take-offs, system configurations, and bill of materials recommendations. * Coordinate with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams. * Evaluate project requirements involving floor boxes, service fittings, inserts, transition fittings, adapter plates, and accessories. * Identify cost-effective solutions and value-engineering opportunities. * Support project execution from initial inquiry through order fulfillment and installation support. Customer & Sales Support * Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, specification discussions, and project planning sessions. * Deliver technical presentations and training to customers, distributors, sales representatives, and consulting engineers. * Support specification efforts. * Assist sales teams with competitive analysis, product positioning, and project strategy. * Provide field support and troubleshooting for installation questions and customer concerns. * Build strong relationships with key contractors, consultants, distributors, and strategic accounts. Product Line Growth & Business Development * Identify opportunities to expand the Trench Duct, Wall Duct, Floor Duct, and related infrastructure product portfolio through new products, accessories, configurations, and custom solutions. * Partner with Product Management and Sales teams to identify customer needs and emerging market trends. * Gather voice-of-customer feedback from contractors, consulting engineers, distributors, and end users to support product roadmap development. * Develop market requirements, business cases, and product specifications for new product introductions and enhancements. * Evaluate competitive offerings and recommend portfolio improvements. * Drive specification growth through engagement with engineers, contractors, distributors, and key accounts. Product & Market Support * Maintain a thorough understanding of market trends, competitive products, codes, standards, and emerging technologies. * Provide technical input into catalogs, brochures, installation instructions, specifications, and marketing materials. * Support trade shows, customer events, training sessions, and industry organizations. * Assist Product Management with pricing strategies, portfolio reviews, lifecycle management, and growth initiatives. * Monitor competitive activity and communicate market intelligence to the organization. * Recommend product enhancements that improve customer experience, simplify installation, or expand application opportunities.