Application Engineer (Combustion & Flare Equipment)

at  Solstice Consulting Group

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking an Application Engineer (Combustion & Flare Equipment) for an energy-related manufacturing client.

• Base salary of $100k - $125k DOE plus 10% bonus opportunity and benefits package
• HYBRID ROLE (2-3 days in office per week after initial 120 days of employment)
• 3+ years of recent experience with flares, combustion equipment, and/or VRUs, etc.
• Role can be based in Austin, Houston, Tulsa or Oklahoma City with up to 10% travel

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical engineering and 5+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years of recent experience with flares and/or combustion equipment required
• Experience in BRE Promax or Aspen HYSIS process simulators is a Plus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Provides front-end engineering and estimating support to sales group for standard and custom enclosed combustion equipment opportunities. Products include Enclosed Combustion Units, Thermal Oxidizers, Ground Flares, and ancillary equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare cost estimates utilizing standard costs, past manufacturing history, engineering specifications, labor hours and rates, material costs, and other technical data
• Develop customer proposals, including price, delivery, and supporting documents in accordance with provided specifications and standards guidelines
• Familiar with gas line sizing, control valve sizing and Instrument selection.
• Ability to understand and interpret local combustion codes
• Interfaces with sales team and customers to provide technical support and product knowledge
• Prepares change order estimates in conjunction with engineering, shop, and project management.
• Familiar with industry standard instrument and valve OEMs with general working knowledge
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, API, and NFPA codes
• Consults with fabrication facilities, sub-vendors, engineering, and account managers to determine the accuracy and validity of estimate. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Proficient in defining, estimating, and understanding instrumentation with or without customer specs/P&ID