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Powell · 2 days ago

Applications Engineer Corporate Sales

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Powell is a company that has been successful for over 75 years, focusing on engineering, fabrication, and assembly to meet customer specifications. They are seeking an Applications Engineer to assess project costs, collaborate with stakeholders, and prepare detailed proposals for various industries including construction and manufacturing.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

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 enclosure layouts

Translate conceptual customer designs into a meaningful proposal

Generate accurate proposals based on the review and interpretation of customer-supplied documentation

Write effective comments to help define Powell’s offering

Optimize the proposed solution to best benefit Powell and our customer

Perform competitive evaluation of sub vendor proposals used to complete the overall Powell offering

Assess risk associated with sub-vendor offering

Interact with other Powell divisions to develop cross business solutions

Requires regular supervision

Work may be checked by more senior team members

Project responsibilities will be simple to average

Participate in sales and marketing activities to include client meetings and conferences

Participate in executing cost out initiatives in conjunction with Engineering and Operations

Prepare detailed, accurate and cost competitive proposals - 95%

Participate in external customer facing activities – 5%

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectrical Drawings InterpretationCost EstimationElectrical Theory KnowledgeLow & Medium Voltage EquipmentDC Systems FamiliarityVisio / Auto CAD / InventorCommunication SkillsCustomer OrientedProblem SolvingTime Management

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

0-2+ years of experience in electrical distribution equipment estimating, or related field

Build and maintain a working knowledge of electrical theory and applicable industry standards including IEEE/ANSI, NEC, IBC and NFPA

Familiarity with low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design

Familiarity with DC systems, UPS systems, HVAC and pressurization

Familiarity with interconnect, conduit and cable schedules

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

Visio / Auto CAD / Inventor

Microsoft Office Suite