Application Engineer – Specialist

Job Description

Customer First, Respect for our Employees, Continuous Improvement and “Can-Do” Attitude, to solve our customers’ toughest problems. 
Performance Metrics: The role of Applications Engineer is critical in securing new business for Powell. The Applications Engineer is primarily measured on accuracy of the proposals generated by the individual, and on time performance (OTP). Performing with a high degree of accuracy and on time performance is a critical element to the continued success of Powell by contributing directly to the company top level goals of revenue and gross margin.  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 routing layouts  

~-Proactively anticipate highly complex application concerns prior to development of proposal  

~-Translate conceptual customer designs into a meaningful proposal  

~-Generate accurate proposals based on the review and interpretation of customer supplied documentation  

~-Ensure that proposed solution is best optimized for Powell and the customer  

~-Utilizing independent judgment and decision making, creatively address customer application concerns at the proposal stage and communicate these concerns effectively to Powell Sales and/or customer  

~-Act as an internal technical resource for Sales and Application engineering staff  

~-Assist in developing formal internal formal proposals including technical budget estimates and cost justification models for product line enhancements and/or cost out projects  

~-Participate in executing cost out initiatives in conjunction with Engineering and Operations  

~-Participating in external customer meetings and/or conferences – 10% 

 
Build and maintain a working knowledge of electrical theory and applicable industry standards including IEEE/ANSI, NEC, IBC and NFPA. -Especially as related to low & medium voltage distribution equipment, and substation design

~-Familiarity with low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design

~-Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications

~-Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings to include single lines, three lines, schematics and wiring diagrams

~-Customer Oriented

~-Work independently with little or no supervision

~-Computer Skills: AutoCAD; ERP system Oracle; Microsoft Office Suite; previous experience utilizing Projects related software (ie. – -Primavera, Microsoft Projects, Excel and Oracle) with the ability to learn new software programs

~-S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline o 2+ years of experience in related field with BS in Electrical Engineering

 
Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

 
This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.