Senior Applications Engineer - Estimating

at  Powell

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.
Based out of the Electrical Division in Montreal location location, the Senior Applications Engineer will report to the Estimating Supervisor of the Sales & Estimating department. The Senior Applications Engineer will be responsible for assessing the costs and resources required for a project or service. They analyze project specifications, review drawings and data sheets, and collaborate with various stakeholders to determine material, labor, and equipment needs. Estimators also research market prices, obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, and prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals. Their role is crucial in ensuring accurate budgeting and pricing for projects in construction, manufacturing, engineering, and other industries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 4+ years of experience in electrical equipment estimating, or related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.
• Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.

WHO WE ARE

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customers needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

• Independently 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 customerWrite 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
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Project responsibilities may be average to complex.
• May be selected to lead a project requiring contribution from multiple Application Engineers.