Air Handling Applications Engineer

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Position includes design and engineering, cost estimation and limited project management responsibilities. The position will be life-cycle oversight of projects from quote requests to invoicing. Estimator will be expected to perform the following duties related to developing estimates and quotations for a given product line: reviewing a set of specifications for equipment; preliminary engineering to a point where accurate cost estimates can made; site visits as required to review existing equipment; utilizing previous projects as research; sourcing subcontractors for support when needed; evaluating equipment needs; on site supervision to ensure project completion as necessary; assisting the Sales Groups with determining margins; entering orders after the sale; processing change orders; providing updates within the Air Handling Group and technically assisting the Sales Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS: 

•    Gain specific knowledge of our company’s Product Line and our capabilities so as to quote projects accurately. Become highly versed in a given product.
•    Create detailed work schedules for the purposes of planning and communicating with the customer
•    Must be able to accurately estimate the equipment for a given product line.  
•    Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents and information supplied.
•    Identifies engineering time, labor time, and material requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
•    Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and engineering requirements.
•    Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
•    Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
•    Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•    Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
•    Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications and conversing with vendors and colleagues.
•    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•    Read and interpret all Terms and Conditions and Contracts to ensure the company is entering into acceptable agreements.
•    All other duties as assigned    ATTRIBUTES: 
 
•    Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to help solve problems.
•    Communication Skills – clear written and verbal instructions and notes are essential.
•    Working Knowledge – must understand the mechanics of the customer’s plant operation and how and our product line applies.
•    Must be skilled in MS Office Suite, mainly Word and Excel. 
•    Proficient in MS Project Manager a plus.
•    Must be familiar with ERP software. 
•    Must be able to complete multiple tasks with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
•    Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.  
•    Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently. 
•    Safety oriented with the ability to work well within a team environment.
•    Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:
•    Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
•    Must be physically capable of accessing all locations at customer site.
•    Access all areas within a site which could include heights, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels. 
•    Will be working at times in covered environment or in an outside environment.
•    The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions:  Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Particles.
•    The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.

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