Application Engineer, Data Center

Siemens•Peachtree Corners, GA

4h•$102,458 - $175,644•Remote

About The Position

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. The ideal candidate will work closely with Siemens Sales and direct customers in the data center/industrial/construction markets on technical, contractual, and commercial issues and will be responsible for locating and exploring new business prospects, as well as expanding on current ones. The ideal candidate will be preparing, submitting, and negotiating contract terms; and drafting, submitting, and preparing bids. The ideal candidate would have good communication and interpersonal skills, a solid grasp of the concepts of pre/post project sales, a demonstrated track record of successful bidding and proposal writing for multiple markets including the data center, and experience with AutoCAD software. The candidate will have a proven track record of successfully bidding and producing proposals for various markets.

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.
Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
You are required to keep correct records of all contracts, bids, and proposals.
Creating and modifying project drawings and schematics requires the use of 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.