Applications Engineer

Leadec•Homewood, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Applications Engineer supports the pre-construction team by compiling and quantifying bid data, streamlining estimating processes, and coordinating with bidders. The role works with internal stakeholders to facilitate estimating and bid submissions, and supports early project planning after award by coordinating key suppliers. Work combines office-based duties with time at project sites and supplier facilities, with moderate travel within the U.S. and potentially internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
1–5 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction-related fields.
Strong willingness to learn about conveyance systems, including conveyor layout design, unique parts design, and motor sizing and application.
Interest in learning about major equipment design and installation, including automotive conveyance equipment, steel mezzanines, and structural components.
Openness to learning about controls and electrical installation services, including control wiring, electrical power feeds, and cable and conduit installation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with Leadec and customer employees at all levels.
Ability to convey information effectively, satisfy internal stakeholders, adapt to unexpected challenges, define complex problems and develop viable solutions, and contribute as a team player.
Willingness to travel to job sites and supplier locations as needed.
Occasional weekend work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Competency in MS Project, MS Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Leadec’s values and business principles and work safely.
Facilitate bid coordination for turnkey conveyance systems in automotive and non-automotive sectors.
Identify critical cost drivers and collaborate with key suppliers to support quality, timely bid submissions.
Support pre-construction project work and successful buy-out of key suppliers.
Coordinate with existing suppliers and identify new vendors within Leadec’s global supply chain.
Assist in building project estimates, creating customer timelines and technical proposal write-ups, and performing bid document takeoffs.
Sketch general conveyor layouts; organize vendor bids and provide updates to bidders.
Coordinate with suppliers, customers, contractors, and internal departments.
Support the operations team during the buy-out phase after project award, including assisting with major subcontract drafts.
Collaborate with Sales to organize and manage ongoing bids and set up proposal and estimating templates for stakeholder input.
Work with Project Managers after award to hand over as-sold documents and support successful project kickoff.
Participate in initial internal and external meetings for critical projects.
Contribute to developing, executing, and streamlining estimating, proposal, prospective bid support, supplier onboarding, and contracting processes.
Support EHS and Quality objectives in accordance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001.
Travel to job sites and supplier locations as needed; perform other duties as assigned by a Leadec manager.