Application Engineer

Scope

The Application Engineer is responsible for reviewing customer RFQ's, assisting with proper sizing and selection of system components, and all aspects of bidding on a project, including labor and material requirements for mechanical and electrical systems. Systems typically include mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and fabrication of process piping and structural skids for modularized systems, etc. Custody transfer oil and gas measurement knowledge is a plus. This role is responsible for increasing profitability through comprehensive cost estimating. 

Requirements:

•  Responsible for developing cost estimates for bids and contract revisions.
• Create a Bill of Materials and proposals.
• Perform preliminary sizing and component selection on systems per project requirements.
• Participation in the administration of bids, inquiry documents, scope of work, and schedules related to the job.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and other personnel in defining the scope of work and specifications.
• Apply industry standards and codes to all job specifications.
• Once the project is awarded, assist with technical compliance during final design, procurement, and construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Engineering/Design department.

Responsibilities:

• A minimum of 5 yrs. experience in a costing position or equivalent hands-on field experience with fabricated equipment.
•  Knowledge of fabrication, piping, structural, and packaged systems is required.
•  Proficient in reading specs, drawings, AML’s, and P&ID’s
• Proficient knowledge in industry standards is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional Demeanor
•  Knowledge of oil and gas measurement principles and API standards is a plus.
• Electrical and instrumentation knowledge is a plus.