Senior Applications Engineer
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 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
- Participate in external customer facing activities – 10%
- 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
- 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
- Visio / Auto CAD / Inventor
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
- This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.
- Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.
- Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
- Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.