Application Engineer

Cleaver-Brooks - Lincoln, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Lincoln, NE

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Application Engineer at Cleaver-Brooks is responsible for developing design information and performance ratings for industrial water tube boilers and heat recovery steam generators. This role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team, providing technical support, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and customer specifications. The position requires strong communication skills and a background in heat transfer or power plant design, along with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop design information and performance ratings for industrial water tube boilers and heat recovery steam generators.
• Communicate technical knowledge related to assigned products to other departments.
• Provide technical support to customers, consultant engineers, and company representatives.
• Complete product design using customer specifications and initial design information from the sales department.
• Prepare the project Bill of Materials (BOM) identifying major components of the unit.
• Review project drawings and documentation for good engineering practices and compliance with company standards.
• Evaluate design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Perform bid evaluations for mechanical equipment.
• Conduct thermal calculations for industrial water tube boilers and HRSGs.
• Support other functional departments with technical issues.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees to promote a cooperative working climate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of water tube boiler systems is desired.
• Good working knowledge of 'Balance of Plant' equipment including fans, pumps, valves, and deaerators.
• Knowledge of A.S.M.E. BPVC Section 1 is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in heat transfer or power plant design.
• Ability to obtain a passport for travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Wellness benefits
• Life insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Cash matching 401(k) plan
• Generous vacation
• 11 paid holidays