Application Engineer, Commercial Support

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

📋 Description

• Convert intricate customer inquiries into detailed technical proposals, specifications, and scopes of work.

• Collaborate with Sales and Commercial teams to enhance RFQ processes and ensure technical viability while adhering to GE Vernova standards.

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

• Coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Project Management to confirm cost estimates, lead times, and resource availability.

• Perform initial technical risk assessments.

• Maintain and improve the technical library, costing models, and configuration tools utilized during proposal creation.

• Identify, assess, and develop strategic spare parts in SAP for project supply.

• Assist Installation & Construction services within the EPC project portfolio.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on business needs.

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

• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Proven experience in substation construction and engineering.

• Solid understanding of Electrical Balance of Plant equipment, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects, and P&C systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Power Generation/Services industry along with ITO/OTR workflows.

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

• Experience in estimating engineering design packages and applying cost engineering principles.

• Familiarity with HV/EHV substation physical design, foundation design, and site preparation.

• Background in construction, field testing, and commissioning.

• Technical proficiency in T&D equipment, electrical substations, and protection devices.

• Proficient in SAP for strategic spare-parts creation and project supply.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach services.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option.

• Company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance for continued education.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave options.

• Disability benefits offered.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.