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Powell · 2 days ago

Applications Engineer

Greater Houston

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Powell is a company with over 75 years of history, focused on manufacturing and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer responsible for assessing project costs, analyzing specifications, and collaborating with stakeholders to prepare detailed proposals and cost estimates.

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

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

Recognize and effectively communicate application concerns prior to development of proposal

Translate conceptual customer designs into a meaningful proposal

Optimize the proposed solution to best benefit Powell and our customer

Write effective comments to help define Powell’s offering

Act as technical resource for Powell Sales

Assist Powell Sales with internal and external technical discussions and solutions

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 minimal supervision

Project responsibilities may be average to complex

May be selected to lead a project requiring contribution from multiple Application Engineers

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

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

Perform analytical or competitive market studies as required

Contribute to new and existing product specifications

Prepare detailed, accurate and cost competitive proposals - 90%

Participate in external customer facing activities – 10%

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectrical Drawings InterpretationElectrical Specifications ReadingElectrical Theory KnowledgeLow & Medium Voltage EquipmentDC Systems KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteManage PrioritiesCommunication SkillsCustomer OrientedProblem SolvingWork Independently

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

4+ years of experience in electrical 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

Applied knowledge of low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design such as LV/MV Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, and Breakers

Applied knowledge of DC systems, UPS systems, HVAC and pressurization

Applied knowledge of 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

Microsoft Office Suite