Alliance Application Engineer

About the role

This position will be located in Tampa, FL. The position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Responsibilities

• Assists in engagements with alliance customers and provides support in consultations on product and system applications, working closely with senior and mid-level engineers to deliver responsive, quality service that meets customer expectations.
• Maintains regular communication and collaboration with customer's engineering staff and consultants to provide technical support for Alliance team, branches, and customers.
• Maintains an understanding of Electric and/or Natural Gas Utility systems.
• Participates in working on technically difficult problems where engineering concepts are needed, leveraging a broad range of products and services to assist mid-level and senior engineers in resolving complex issues related to product technology.
• Supports the implementation of marketing plans and strategies, providing input to other sales and marketing staff on customer needs and concerns regarding pricing, products, competition, procedures, and market potential.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to create TCCM cost savings documentation that is relevant to the assigned customer base, developing skills in problem-solving and operational excellence.
• Assists in evaluating new products and making recommendations on stock levels for new and existing products, providing input to the pricing and purchasing departments on product evaluations and code descriptions, inventory management, pricing developments, and other related functions, under the guidance of senior and mid-level engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 4-year technical or engineering degree required.
• Prefer the knowledge and technical competence in understanding of electrical and/or natural gas utility distribution and transmission systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.
• Some travel is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication with the ability to effectively plan and organize.

Physical Requirements

• Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
• - Lift from Waist:
  • < 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• - Lift from Floor:
  • < 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• - Carried for Distance:
  • < 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extraordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.