Senior Applications Engineer - Solutions

Description

• Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations.
• Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices.
• Work closely with the PMO team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution that fits the Customer specifications.
• Prepare technical configurations for the Electrical products using Siemens tools and collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements.
• Develop the cost model for the quotation and secure approvals from the senior management.
• Prepare Customer-facing proposal packages for the complete scope of work.
• Prepare 2D layout drawings at a minimum, or in some cases 3D drawings to demonstrate the idea of the intended solution/scope of work.
• Design and application of medium voltage electrical distribution products and power systems/ power delivery.

Requirements

• Collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with IBC, NEC and NFPA codes and standards for E Houses/Buildings and their best practices.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal
• Microsoft Office tools and product configuration/pricing applications.
• Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCad, Visio, etc.
• Ability to analyze customer’s technical documentation to interpret and apply appropriate Siemens product offerings to meet the customers’ expectations.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for power distribution applications.
• PE/PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience with the integration of medium voltage electrical distribution products and power systems/ power delivery within E Houses/Buildings.
• Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other Engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Proficient in the design and application of electrical distribution products. Knowledge of their integration within E Houses/Buildings is a plus.
• Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.
• Travel Required – Less than 10%.
• Knowledge of (and experience evaluating) relay P&C schemes, schematics, communication network diagrams.
• Experience with preparing 3D Layout drawings tools such as AutoCad, Revit, etc.
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management Tools such as Salesforce.com.
• Ability to identify market trends and using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps.
• 5+ years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial corporate environment (advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance