What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer - Electrical Power position at Powell?
Job Description
Powell is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of electrical distribution equipment. An electrical applications engineer is responsible for assessing the costs and resources required for a project or service. They analyze project specifications, review drawings and data sheets, and collaborate with various stakeholders to determine material, labor, and equipment needs. Estimators also research market prices, obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, and prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals. Their role is crucial in ensuring accurate budgeting and pricing for projects in construction, manufacturing, engineering, and other industries.
Essential Responsibilities
Core 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.
Secondary Responsibilities (performed but not regularly) :
Key Functions :
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
0-2 years of experience in electrical distribution equipment estimating, or related field
Required Experience Is Proportionate With the Selected Job Level
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
Working & Environmental Conditions
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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About Us
In our 75 year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!
Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disability
If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.
