Solutions Applications Engineer - Medium Voltage Switchgear Proposals

$89,670 - $153,720/Yr

Siemens - Wendell, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Wendell, NC

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit located near Raleigh, NC, is growing steadily. It is seeking highly qualified and energetic Engineers for the Solutions team. The Engineer will play a significant role in business generation of EA Business Unit by preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals and solutions that best fits our customer needs, while ensuring competitive pricing. The Engineer will work closely with Siemens Sales to prepare offers supporting customers in the industrial, construction and utility markets on technical, contractual, and commercial issues. The Engineer will be required to travel to the office location on an as-needed basis to attend trainings, workshops, events and special meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution that fits the Customer specifications.
• Prepare technical configurations for the Electrical products using Siemens tools and collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Prepare 2D layout drawings at a minimum, or in some cases 3D drawings to demonstrate the idea of the intended solution/scope of work.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations.
• Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices.
• Develop the cost model for the quotation and secure approvals from the senior management.
• Prepare Customer-facing proposal packages for the complete scope of work.
• Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams.
• Work closely with the PMO team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 8+ years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial corporate environment.
• Knowledge of the design and application of medium voltage electrical distribution products and power systems/ power delivery.
• Knowledge of (and experience evaluating) relay P&C schemes, schematics, communication network diagrams.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for power distribution applications.
• Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCad, Visio, etc.
• Travel Required - Less than 10%.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with IBC, NEC and NFPA codes and standards for E Houses/Buildings and their best practices.
• Experience with preparing 3D Layout drawings tools such as AutoCad, Revit, etc.
• Proficient in the design and application of electrical distribution products. Knowledge of their integration within E Houses/Buildings is a plus.
• Financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.
• Excellent collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Ability to identify market trends and using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and product configuration/pricing applications.
• Experience with the integration of medium voltage electrical distribution products and power systems/ power delivery within E Houses/Buildings.
• PE/PMP certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is <$89,670 - $153,720>. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.