Applications Engineer

Powell Industries - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Applications Engineer plays a critical role in assessing project costs and resources, ensuring accurate budgeting and pricing for projects in various industries such as construction and manufacturing. This position involves analyzing project specifications, collaborating with stakeholders, and preparing detailed cost estimates and proposals based on customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently review customer supplied specifications to assess feasibility of Powell manufacture or supply.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings including single-lines, three-lines, elevations, control schematics, site plans, and electrical enclosure layouts.
• Translate conceptual customer designs into meaningful proposals.
• Generate accurate proposals based on the review and interpretation of customer-supplied documentation.
• Write effective comments to help define Powell's offering.
• Optimize the proposed solution to best benefit Powell and our customer.
• Perform competitive evaluation of sub vendor proposals used to complete the overall Powell offering.
• Assess risk associated with sub-vendor offering.
• Interact with other Powell divisions to develop cross business solutions.
• Participate in sales and marketing activities including client meetings and conferences (secondary responsibility).
• Participate in executing cost out initiatives in conjunction with Engineering and Operations (secondary responsibility).

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 0-2+ years of experience in electrical distribution equipment estimating, or related field.
• Build and maintain a working knowledge of electrical theory and applicable industry standards including IEEE/ANSI, NEC, IBC and NFPA.
• Familiarity with low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design.
• Familiarity with DC systems, UPS systems, HVAC and pressurization.
• Familiarity with interconnect, conduit and cable schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings including single lines, three lines, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and systematic approach.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency in Visio, Auto CAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance.