Application Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a technical consultant for both internal and external stakeholders to guarantee precise specifications and flawless designs.

• Keep up-to-date files on industry standards, including ANSI, IEEE, ABS, USCG, DNV, NEMA, and IEC.

• Work alongside account managers and internal teams to establish the technical scope for tested product offerings.

• Engage in RFQ and specification evaluations to pinpoint technical risks, material limitations, and potential schedule effects.

• Create, document, and present value-engineered solutions derived from drawings, specifications, and customer needs.

• Assess project quotation packages and sales quotation letters for technical precision.

• Generate and review initial datasheets, finalizing project datasheets prior to the design initiation.

• Liaise with United Laboratories concerning product offerings and testing prerequisites.

• Assist R&D products that necessitate type testing of new equipment.

• Take part in design reviews for customer submittal drawings and UL label relevance.

• Serve as a technical intermediary between customers, engineering, estimating, and operations.

• Analyze design implications on manufacturability, serviceability, and field support.

• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of standardized engineering processes, tools, and guidelines.

• Complete special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.

• Over 5 years of experience in electrical power systems applications up to 38 kV in Marine, Heavy Industrial, or Oil & Gas sectors.

• Familiarity with switchgear.

• Experience with motor control centers (MCCs).

• Background in generators and motors.

• Knowledge of power factor correction.

• Understanding of circuit breakers, fuses, and reclosers.

• Experience with transformers.

• Familiarity with protective relays and protection schemes.

• Expertise in UPS and battery systems.

• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs).

• Background in automation systems including SCADA, DCS, HMI, and IEDs.

• Solid understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, NEMA, IEEE, IEC, UL/CSA, ABS, ANSI C37.1, and ANSI C37.2.

• Strong practical knowledge of electrical power systems engineering, design tools, and production processes.

• Ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges while adhering to procedures and ethical standards.

• Insight into materials, production methods, quality control, and cost factors.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with project management, Salesforce CRM, and ERP/accounting systems.

• Advanced verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documents and convey complex information to customers and senior leadership.

• Advanced mathematical skills, including statistical and algebraic problem-solving.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Support for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Exempt status.