Application Engineer, Power Distribution

About the role

This role is significantly important in business generation of Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards, Busway, unit substations by offering a solution that best fits our customer needs and ensuring competitive pricing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for proposals (RFPs, RFQs, and other bid requests) by drafting and submitting bids.
• Follow up on opportunities to confirm if they have been won, lost, or abandoned.
• Work together with teams from inside the organization to produce project plans, budgets, and timeframes.
• Engage in commercial contract negotiations with both customers and suppliers.
• Keep correct records of all contracts, bids, and proposals.
• Create and modify project drawings and schematics using the AutoCAD program.
• Keep an eye on the trends in the sector as well as the actions taken by competitors to spot prospective possibilities and risks.
• Represent the company by attending trade shows, conventions, and other similar gatherings to foster connections with prospective customers as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or 4 years of equivalent years of experience in engineering.
• 3 plus years of expertise in the process of preparing proposals and bidding on projects.
• Need to be equipped with fundamental financial and commercial aptitude.
• Knowledge and experience with the application of electrical distribution products and systems with a focus on Low voltage switchgear and switchboard products.
• Knowledge and experience with evaluating single line diagrams (SLD), relay PLC schemes, communication network diagrams (media & protocols).
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Willing to travel on short notice and as necessary.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in engineering or 4 years of equivalent years of experience in engineering.
• Preferred Qualifications: BS Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Basic Qualifications: 3 plus years of expertise in the process of preparing proposals and bidding on projects.
• Preferred Qualifications: Basic level of technical knowledge with the application of electrical distribution products and systems.
• Basic Qualifications: A solid comprehension of the various approaches and ideas involved in project management.
• Preferred Qualifications: Capability to communicate well and interact well with others.
• Basic Qualifications: Capability to operate both alone and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Preferred Qualifications: Capacity for detailed analysis and creative problem-solving.
• Basic Qualifications: Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for low voltage equipment.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD software.

Benefits

Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Pay

The pay range for this position is $102,458 - $175,644 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Schedule

The role is remote.