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Date: Mar 27, 2026

Location: Cuba, MO, US, 65453

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

As an Applications Engineer at Hubbell, you will contribute directly to solutions used across the U.S. electric grid—supporting the utilities and OEMs that keep power flowing nationwide. This position is ideal for an early career engineer looking to grow their technical depth while working directly with cross functional teams.

In addition, you will play a key role in technical marketing, helping to articulate the value and performance advantages of our products. This includes developing technical collateral, supporting product launches, preparing use-case notes and competitive comparisons, and equipping our sales organization with the tools and insights needed to win in the market.

If you enjoy fast paced problem solving, cross functional teamwork, and seeing your ideas take shape in real applications, this role offers a chance to make a clear and meaningful difference.
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A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by: 

  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and industry trends, translating insights into targeted product strategies that drive new product adoption and revenue growth.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering team to support engineer to order (ETO) projects.
  • Delivers technical marketing expertise throughout the product lifecycle to support Sales. initiatives, enhance customer understanding, and strengthen market positioning.
  • Analyzes cost, market, and competitive data to inform pricing recommendations.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including drawings, datasheets, and application notes.
  • Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, customer friendly messagingInvestigate and troubleshoot specific customer application or product problems and propose solutions and changes that may be required for satisfactory resolution

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering discipline 
  • Typically requires 3+ years of experience in technical sales or design engineering; candidates with exceptional technical aptitude may also be considered.
  • Strong skills in both 2D drafting and 3D CAD modeling to support product configuration, technical review, and collaborative engineering work.
  • Ability to understand electrical schematics, power systems, and utility standards, with a demonstrated capacity to build proficiency in these areas.
  • Ability to evaluate product costs through BOM review, material/labor analysis, and manufacturing cost drivers.
  • Enthusiasm for working cross functionally and developing a well rounded understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and business operations.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills, supporting effective work across engineering, manufacturing, and customer facing teams.
  • Technical Sales and/or Engineering background a plus.  
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for customer support and field activities.
  • Knowledge of grid modernization trends is a plus.
  • Involvement in IEEE/IEC/CIGRE technical committees is a plus.

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

 

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

 

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

 

Hubbell Utility Solutions 

 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

 

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.

 

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

 


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