Powell · 1 month ago
Applications Engineer Corporate Estimating
515 Railroad Ave., Northlake, IL, 60164, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $78K/yr
2+ years expPowell is a global manufacturer that prioritizes customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The Applications Engineer plays a crucial role in generating accurate proposals and securing new business by reviewing customer specifications and translating them into meaningful proposals while ensuring optimal solutions for both Powell and the customer.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Proactively anticipate highly complex application concerns prior to development of proposal
Translate conceptual customer designs into a meaningful proposal
Generate accurate proposals based on the review and interpretation of customer supplied documentation
Ensure that proposed solution is best optimized for Powell and the customer
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
Perform competitive evaluation of sub vendor proposals used to complete the overall Powell offering
Act as an internal technical resource for Sales and Application engineering staff
Interact with other Powell divisions to develop cross business solutions
Assist in providing feedback for, and maintaining accuracy of various costing tools
Participate in sales and marketing activities to include industry meetings and conferences
Contribute to new and existing product specifications
Assist in developing formal internal formal proposals including technical budget estimates and cost justification models for product line enhancements and/or cost out projects
Participate in executing cost out initiatives in conjunction with Engineering and Operations
Prepare detailed, accurate and cost competitive proposals - 90%
Participating in external customer meetings and/or conferences – 10%
Qualification
Required
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
Familiarity with low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design
Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings to include single lines, three lines, schematics and wiring diagrams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer Oriented
Able to manage multiple priorities
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
Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information using inquisitive mind, using strong logical, methodical and systematic skills
Work independently with little or no supervision
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
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
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
2+ years of experience in related field with BS in Electrical Engineering
Company
Powell
Powell is hiring! - Powell is dedicated to improving people’s lives by providing reliable power distribution systems in every market we serve.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Metcalf
EVP and CFO at Powell Industries
Milburn Honeycutt
VP Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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