Application Engineer – Commercial Support

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Convert intricate customer inquiries into high-quality technical proposals, specifications, and scopes of work.

• Collaborate with Sales and Commercial teams to enhance RFQ processes, ensuring technical viability and compliance with GE Vernova standards.

• Evaluate site-specific requirements and historical data to suggest service solutions, improvements, or modernization strategies.

• Work together with Engineering, Sourcing, and Project Management to confirm cost estimates, lead times, and resource availability prior to submission.

• Perform preliminary technical risk evaluations to pinpoint design or service issues.

• Manage and improve the technical library, costing models, and configuration tools utilized during proposal preparation.

• Create strategic spare parts for projects, including their identification, qualification, creation, and SAP integration.

• Assist Installation & Construction services within the Engineer, Procure, and Construct project portfolio.

• Align customer requirements with GE Vernova technical standards throughout the Inquiry-to-Order lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).

• 3–5+ years of experience in Application Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Field Service operations.

• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 25% as required by business needs.

• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, single-line diagrams, data sheets, and performance specifications for high-voltage assets.

• Exceptional communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven experience in the construction and engineering of substation projects.

• Strong knowledge of Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects, and protection and control systems.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Power Generation/Services industry and ITO/OTR workflows.

• Desired: expertise in large-scale substation proposal development, full-turnkey EPC/EPCI solutions, and civil works.

• Desired: experience in estimating engineering design packages and applying cost engineering principles.

• Desired: working knowledge of HV/EHV substation physical design, foundation design, and site preparation.

• Desired: background in construction, field testing, and commissioning.

• Desired: technical proficiency in T&D equipment, electrical substations, and protection devices.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.

• Engaging and challenging careers.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage.

• Dental coverage options.

• Vision coverage plans.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach services.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunities with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance provided.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays offered.

• Flexible time off policies.