Applications Engineer

Lonestar Electric Supply•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Lonestar Electric Supply has an immediate opening for an Applications Engineer- Design. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a growing design team, working with Electrical and General Contractors, as well as Developers and owners - in designing and budgeting code compliant lighting and control systems. This position will require strong communication skills, electrical knowledge, Computer Design software experience, and a drive to help structure a successful/profitable design group from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate Degree in related field: design or electrical.
Industry Experience preferred but not required, Lighting and Lighting Controls.
Familiarity and Confidence with Computer Aided Design software and drafting standards, AutoCAD/Agi32.
Experience using Bluebeam.
Familiarity with Excel.
Ability to interface with the customer on a professional and personal level.
Responsive and passionate about customer service.
Ability to manage an email account in Outlook.
Highly adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.
Own project design from start to finish independently.
Coordinate multiple projects with various entities at one time.
Ability to manage and support multiple client accounts and standards.
Focused on meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Work with the Sales team and its customers to understand project goals and requirements.
Request, organize, and manage all available project documentation.
Design, takeoff, create project deliverables, and submittals using Lonestar CAD standards and common practices.
Utilize CRM to input Bill of Materials into our system to quote or price within Lonestar Stock or with Lonestar Vendor Partners.
Deliver all quotes and project design submittals to client timely.
Maintain pricing updates for Projects and communicate to client regularly.
Answer and respond to all client inquiries.
Participate in project meetings, both in-person and virtually.
Programming and troubleshooting of Lighting Control Systems.
Field visits to obtain or communicate project design specifications.
Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor or manager