Application Engineer II
G&W Electric Co.
Designs and manufactures innovative power grid solutions including switchgear, reclosers, sensors and automation.
Analyzes specs, selects G&W products, mentors AEs, collaborates with sales/engineering.
9 days ago ago
$71,200 - $92,600
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
Description
requirement analysis
product selection
cost modeling
sales strategy
customer management
internal communication
- Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to our internal resources and Sales Team
- Manage the commercial and technical aspects of the customer
- Partner with customers and our Engineering team to develop custom solutions that satisfies the application
- Fully and accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of the application
- Select the appropriate G&W product to meet these requirements
- Communicate requirements to G&W’s internal teams for engineering and manufacturing
- Partner with Sales Team to develop and present customer sales strategies
- Provide input to Lead Application Engineer regarding performance of Application Engineer I in training against their job requirements and performance to goals
- Develop accurate cost models for both standard and custom equipment
- Determine price levels and lead times
- Ensure all application engineering procedures are being followed by AEs during onboarding
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our internal resources and Sales Team
Requirements
b.s. degree
electrical engineering
mechanical engineering
application engineering
3-5 yrs
power engineering
- Holds a Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year College
- Has 3-5 years of experience in an Application Engineering role at G&W Electric
- If you have 8 years of experience in an Application Engineering role, that is acceptable without a degree
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Training and on boarding will be an essential part of the workday
- Ideally has a concentration in Power Engineering
Benefits
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401 (k)
- Employee Assistance Program
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
Culture + Values
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
Inclusion & Diversity
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