Senior Applications Engineer

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States Powell Industries Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Applications Engineer to join our team at Powell Industries. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for assessing the costs and resources required for projects and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review customer-supplied specifications to assess feasibility of Powell manufacture or supply
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings to include 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
Requirements
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • 4+ years of experience in electrical equipment estimating, or related field
  • Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
  • 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
About Us

In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications.

Powdered by Innovation - Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our 'can do' attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability. If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.



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