Senior Applications Engineer in Houston

Powell Industries - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Applications Engineer at Powell Industries is responsible for assessing project costs and resources, analyzing specifications, and collaborating with stakeholders to determine material, labor, and equipment needs. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate budgeting and pricing in various industries, including construction and manufacturing. The engineer will generate proposals, communicate application concerns, and act as a technical resource for sales, while also participating in competitive evaluations and cross-business solutions.

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
• Generate accurate proposals based on the review and interpretation of customer-supplied documentation
• Recognize and effectively communicate application concerns prior to development of proposal
• Translate conceptual customer designs into a meaningful proposal
• Optimize the proposed solution to best benefit Powell and our customer
• Write effective comments to help define Powell's offering
• Act as technical resource for Powell Sales
• Assist Powell Sales with internal and external technical discussions and solutions
• 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 to include client meetings and conferences
• Participate in executing cost out initiatives in conjunction with Engineering and Operations
• Perform analytical or competitive market studies as required
• Contribute to new and existing product specifications

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 4+ years of experience in electrical 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
• Applied knowledge of low & medium voltage distribution equipment ratings and design
• Applied knowledge of DC systems, UPS systems, HVAC and pressurization
• Applied knowledge of interconnect, conduit and cable schedules
• Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings to include single lines, three lines, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans in order to meet deadlines
• Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information using inquisitive mind, using strong logical, methodical and systematic skills
• Work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Visio / Auto CAD / Inventor
• Microsoft Office Suite