Date: May 22, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB, CA, T5M 3Z1

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

Hubbell Research is responsible for conceiving of, maturing, and demonstrating novel technologies to be used throughout Hubbell’s extensive product line. Research activities span sensors, controls, communications, analytics (including machine learning and AI), cloud computing, embedded systems, and electronic and electro-mechanical devices. This work requires highly motivated researchers with both breadth and depth across electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and applied scientific computing.

The Sr. Research Engineer will contribute to the research, development, implementation, and demonstration of advanced technologies and algorithms related to power systems, analytics, sensing, controls, communications, and distributed computing systems. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently on technical problems, collaborate across disciplines, engage confidently with unfamiliar technical domains, and contribute to the long-term technological direction of Hubbell.

A Day In The Life

• Design, implement, and optimize production-quality software and algorithms for research and commercial applications
• Conduct scientific computing experiments, numerical simulations, and technical analyses to support research initiatives
• Develop plots, visualizations, technical reports, and engineering/scientific papers to communicate findings and support decision making
• Contribute to algorithm development, optimization, and validation efforts
• Develop and support embedded systems and firmware solutions where required
• Participate in agile product and research development activities
• Collaborate with internal teams, business stakeholders, and external experts to solve challenging technical problems
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and approaches without requiring direct prompting
• Present technical concepts, research findings, and recommendations clearly and confidently to technical and non-technical audiences
• Support Hubbell Research’s mission to revolutionize the electrical power industry through advanced technology development

What will help you thrive in this role?

• 3+ years of experience in production software development including cloud computing, algorithm optimization, and hardware/software architecture considerations
• 4+ years of experience in scientific computing, including numerical analysis, experimentation, visualization, and technical reporting
• 4+ years of experience in algorithm development
• 2+ years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development
• 2+ years of experience in agile product development
• Understanding of probability, statistics, and applied mathematics
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Active curiosity and willingness to learn new topics and technologies
• Ability to engage confidently with unfamiliar technical domains and contexts
• Self-starter with initiative to identify and address technical gaps and opportunities
• Comfort collaborating with experts and stakeholders outside the immediate team
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to support team objectives
• Interest in advancing the future technological direction of the electrical power industry

Education

• M.S., or Ph.D. (preferred) in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related technical discipline

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 Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

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.