About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking an Application Engineer (entry level) to support sales and business development activities for advanced conductor products used in high-voltage transmission systems. This role blends technical consultation, client-facing support, and hands-on collaboration with engineering and sales teams. Location: Hardeeville, SC (on-site with travel as required).

Estimated pay: $69,294 per year (estimated).

---

What You’ll Do

• Support the sales team with technical insight to present and sell advanced conductor products to utilities and engineering firms.
• Respond to client technical inquiries and explain product integration for high‑voltage transmission lines.
• Prepare and assist in delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in client visits, industry conferences, and trade events as needed.
• Work independently on assignments and collaborate with engineering and sales teams to meet project and business objectives.
• Learn and apply power-transmission concepts (AC/DC transmission, sag‑tension analysis, thermal ratings) to support customer conversations.

---

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• Internship or experience in energy, utilities, or engineering consulting preferred.
• Familiarity or interest in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems and advanced materials (e.g., carbon-fiber products) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment when needed and able to use required PPE.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.

---

Training & Tools

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Technical aptitude with desire to learn high-voltage transmission topics and advanced materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; experience with PLS‑CADD or similar transmission design tools is a plus.
• Ongoing learning opportunities and on-the-job training to develop sales and technical skills.

---

Benefits & Incentives

• Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment and may include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off (sick and vacation), 9 company holidays, and 401(k).
• Referral rewards program.
• Career development opportunities in technical sales and business development.

---

Work Environment & Safety

• Manufacturing warehouse environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required as applicable.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven culture.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.