Application Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: Application engineer, working in a pre-contract problem solving position. This is a customer-facing role that requires an outgoing personality, with the ability to work independently performing data analysis. Projects typically begin with an introduction to a customer’s industrial facility, followed by an analysis of that customer’s steam system/heat balance to recommend optimizations. This will include spreadsheet data analysis, graphing and calculations. Within the team environment, a solution will be offered to the customer that needs to be developed from a cost perspective, benefit analysis and presented in a formal proposal document. Working alongside a seasoned-professional engineer, this new addition to our team will have the opportunity to learn the details of many different manufacturing processes, from steel making to paper production to ethanol and sugar production. Together we’ll be reducing the carbon footprint in these facilities, while offering the customer an opportunity to reduce their cost of purchasing fossil fuels and improve their bottom line.

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 our product line applies.

• Must be skilled in MS Office Suite, mainly Word and Excel.

• Proficient in MS Project Manager a plus.

• 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.