Technical Application Specialist (Calgary)

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Technical Application Specialist/Engineer

Work arrangement:

Hybrid (3 days WFH) - Based out of Calgary

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $79,970 - $105,966. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 5% of annual base earnings.

The Technical Application Specialist/Engineer serves as a primary technical resource for S&C products, delivering application expertise, developing detailed technical quotations, and executing order entry processes while also managing projects through the implementation phase to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction. This role interfaces directly with customers, district managers, and internal stakeholders to provide precise product solutions aligned with engineering requirements. The Specialist also advises team members by sharing in-depth knowledge of product design, manufacturing processes, and internal workflows, driving both technical accuracy and operational efficiency within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret customer specifications and single-line diagrams for transmission and distribution systems, providing timely technical guidance and solutions regarding S&C protection devices to customers and district managers.
• Support S&C product offerings with customer specifications, identifying and addressing any technical deviations or gaps.
• Review power utility service conditions in Canada, ensuring compliance with service entrance equipment requirements.
• Offer pre-sales technical consultation to help potential customers resolve issues and design optimal solutions.
• Serve as the liaison between internal teams (Product Engineers, Power System Services Engineers, Order Management, and Sales Engineers) and customers, delivering tailored solutions to district managers and clients.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive technical proposals, including product recommendations, service options, and pricing strategies.
• Contribute to pricing strategy efforts by providing observations and insights (e.g., targets, historical pricing trends, customer-specific feedback) to Sales team members to support competitive positioning.
• Review and evaluate customer approval drawings, ensuring accurate implementation of design changes and addressing any required adjustments.
• Lead and manage large, complex tender projects, ensuring all technical specifications are met.
• Oversee pre-tender meetings, pre-sales order kick-off meetings, and post-sale order hand-off processes to ensure smooth transitions and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in customer site visits and meetings as a technical expert, working with district managers to understand constraints and deliver precise switchgear layout designs.
• Present S&C’s engineering insights, product solutions, and technical expertise to customers, demonstrating value and alignment with their needs.
• Perform basic electrical and protection engineering calculations, including fault current analysis and fuse curve coordination.
• Ensure internal teams and stakeholders are well informed of changes, problems, or decisions that impact them. Maintain calm and professionalism in fast-paced, challenging scenarios.
• Advise and provide relevant customer insights and order updates with Outside Sales to support strategic account management.
• Monitor and report on customer buying patterns and proactively flag gaps or anomalies to Outside Sales to enable better planning and maintain profitability and margin targets.
• Anticipate potential issues based on trends and previous orders, taking steps to minimize disruptions and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Track deliverables and key dates related to quotations, orders, shipping, and after-sales support for more complex projects, providing timely updates to Sales and customers.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years’ practical experience in application engineering systems, technical sales support or electrical engineering consultant.
• Proven expertise in an applications or technical role, with in-depth knowledge of medium and high voltage products, their applications, and customization capabilities.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical power distribution, generation, and transmission systems.
• Basic knowledge of power systems to support the utility market and commercial and industrial market.
• Knowledge of electrical standards for electrical equipment – CSA, ANSI, IEEE.
• Working knowledge of power system protection and control applications for medium and high voltage electrical distribution.
• Proficiency in Citrix, AutoCAD, Oracle EBS, and Salesforce is an asset.
• Ability to interpret and analyze electrical schematic drawings and technical specifications.
• Solid problem-solving capabilities, with experience evaluating complex technical scenarios and proposing optimal solutions independently and in collaborative environments.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills, ensuring the effective handling of multiple projects.
• Highly skilled in identifying issues and implementing solutions in a timely manner.
• Proactively investigate root causes of recurring issues, implementing sustainable solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Demonstrate active listening and stakeholder awareness, integrating feedback and perspectives into business-aligned recommendations and decisions.
• Actively working towards P.Eng. designation is an asset.

Physical Effort:

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Environment:

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure:

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.