Senior Applications Engineer II

A Senior Applications Engineer II 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.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Independently review customer supplied specifications to assess feasibility of Powell manufacture or supply
2. Read and interpret electrical drawings to include single-lines, three-lines, elevations, control schematics, site plans and electrical enclosure layouts
3. Generate accurate proposals based on the review and interpretation of customer-supplied documentation
4. Proactively anticipate and effectively communicate application concerns prior to development of proposal
5. Translate conceptual customer designs into a meaningful proposal
6. Optimize the proposed solution to best benefit Powell and our customer
7. Write effective comments to help define Powell’s offering
8. Act as technical resource for Powell Sales
9. Assist Powell Sales with internal and external technical discussions and solutions
10. Mentor and Train junior personnel within Application Engineering group
11. Check work for junior personnel
12. Perform competitive evaluation of sub vendor proposals used to complete the overall Powell offering
13. Assess risk associated with sub-vendor offering
14. Interact with other Powell divisions to develop cross business solutions
15. Requires extremely limited supervision.
16. Project responsibilities may be complex to advanced.
17. Will regularly lead projects requiring contribution from multiple Application Engineers.
18. Assists upper level management or staff as technical advisor in areas of expertise.

Secondary Responsibilities (performed but not regularly):

1. Participate in sales and marketing activities to include industry meetings and conferences
2. Participate in executing cost out initiatives in conjunction with Engineering and Operations
3. Perform analytical or competitive market studies as required
4. Contribute to new and existing product specifications
5. Assist in developing formal internal proposals including technical budget estimates and cost justification models for product line enhancements and/or cost out projects.

Key Functions:

1. Prepare detailed, accurate and cost competitive proposals - 90%
2. Participate in external customer facing activities – 10%

Minimum Qualifications 

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 7+ years of experience in electrical equipment estimating or related field.

Required Experience Is Proportionate With the Selected Job Level

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 0-3 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 4-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Lead Engineer level requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 7-10 years of relevant job related experience

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements 

• Build and maintain a working knowledge of electrical theory and applicable industry standards including IEEE/ANSI, NEC, IBC and NFPA.
• Mastery of low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design
• Mastery of DC systems, UPS systems, HVAC and pressurization
• Mastery of interconnect, conduit and cable schedules
• Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings to include single lines, three lines, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans in order to meet deadlines
• Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information using inquisitive