Commercial Application Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete proposal development process for both standard and intricate industrial control system solutions.

• Analyze customer specifications, RFPs, and RFQs to deliver fully costed and technically customized bids punctually.

• Take ownership of financial aspects and risk management throughout the inquiry-to-order journey.

• Present proposals to the Commercial Review Board for necessary approvals.

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, channel partners, and internal teams during the proposal lifecycle.

• Offer application engineering support and promote collaboration across various teams.

• Create competitive pricing models and deal strategies in conjunction with sales and pricing departments.

• Utilize quoting tools, technical documentation, hardware configurations, and design standards to craft distinctive solutions.

• Collaborate with supply chain, external providers, and implementation teams.

• Facilitate the transition from the inquiry-to-order phase to the order-to-remittance phase once the contract is signed.

• Enhance commercial processes, proposal templates, and application guides.

• Monitor proposal quality, cycle times, and metrics for on-time delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in technical sales, commercial proposals, or application engineering within the fields of industrial controls, power generation, or a similar technical area.

• Capability to read and understand technical specifications, customer drawings, and contractual terms and conditions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in presenting complex technical and commercial information to a variety of stakeholder audiences.

• Experience with industrial control systems such as DCS, PLCs, or SCADA is preferred.

• Knowledge of project risk management frameworks and commercial review procedures is preferred.

• Familiarity with managing tender schedules and multi-stakeholder bid processes is preferred.

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

• Successful completion of a drug screening, where applicable, is required as a condition of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Company retirement contributions.

• Resources and financial planning consultants from Fidelity.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.

• On-the-job learning opportunities.

• Development programs.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• No relocation assistance.