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.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• 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.
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• BS Electrical Engineering Degree
• Possess basic level of technical knowledge with the application of electrical distribution products and systems.
• A solid comprehension of the various approaches and ideas involved in project management.
• Capability to communicate well and interact well with others.
• Capability to operate both alone and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Capacity for detailed analysis and creative problem-solving.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for low voltage equipment.

Benefits and Perks

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.