Applications Engineer Corporate Estimating

Description

• Act as an internal technical resource for Sales and Application engineering staff
• Assist in developing formal internal formal proposals including technical budget estimates and cost justification models for product line enhancements and/or cost out projects
• Assist in providing feedback for, and maintaining accuracy of various costing tools
• Ensure that proposed solution is best optimized for Powell and the customer
• Build and maintain a working knowledge of electrical theory and applicable industry standards including IEEE/ANSI, NEC, IBC and NFPA. Especially as related to low & medium voltage distribution equipment, and substation design
• Interact with other Powell divisions to develop cross business solutions
• Prepare detailed, accurate and cost competitive proposals - 90%
• This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.
• Participating in external customer meetings and/or conferences – 10%
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Participate in sales and marketing activities to include industry meetings and conferences
• Utilizing independent judgment and decision making, creatively address customer application concerns at the proposal stage and communicate these concerns effectively to Powell Sales and/or customer
• Independently review customer supplied specifications to assess feasibility of Powell manufacture or supply
• Read and interpret electrical drawings to include: single-lines, three-lines, elevations, control schematics, site plans and electrical routing layouts
• Participate in executing cost out initiatives in conjunction with Engineering and Operations
• Translate conceptual customer designs into a meaningful proposal
• Generate accurate proposals based on the review and interpretation of customer supplied documentation
• Perform competitive evaluation of sub vendor proposals used to complete the overall Powell offering
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans in order to meet deadlines
• Contribute to new and existing product specifications

Requirements

• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings to include single lines, three lines, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Typical office environment; may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses
• Familiarity with low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design
• Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications
• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Proactively anticipate highly complex application concerns prior to development of proposal
• Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information using inquisitive mind, using strong logical, methodical and systematic skills
• Computer Skills: AutoCAD; ERP system Oracle; Microsoft Office Suite; previous experience utilizing Projects related software (ie. - Primavera, Microsoft Projects, Excel and Oracle) with the ability to learn new software programs
• Work independently with little or no supervision
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline o 2+ years of experience in related field with BS in Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance