Electrical Application Engineer – Power Generation

Innio•Houston, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Application Engineer serves as the technical lead for the New Units Commercial Operations team, supporting opportunities from initial customer engagement through project award and handoff to Project Management. This role develops technical solutions, evaluates customer requirements, prepares specifications, and supports commercial proposals for Jenbacher reciprocating gas engine power generation systems. The Application Engineer ensures proposed solutions meet customer needs, align with company standards, and support successful project execution. As the primary technical interface during the pre-order phase, this role plays a key role in securing new business while supporting risk management and approval processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience within the power generation, distributed energy, utility, EPC, industrial, or related industries
Experience supporting power generation projects involving reciprocating engines, gas turbines, generators, switchgear, electrical distribution systems, or similar technologies preferred
Experience evaluating technical system designs utilizing electrical, mechanical, controls, civil, and software engineering disciplines
Experience supporting customers, proposals, quotations, technical sales, project development, or engineering consulting activities preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office proficiency
Willingness to travel domestically or internationally occasionally, as business demands
Valid driver’s license and valid passport
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting power generation projects involving reciprocating engines, gas turbines, generators, switchgear, electrical distribution systems, or similar technologies
Experience evaluating technical system designs utilizing electrical, mechanical, controls, civil, and software engineering disciplines
Experience supporting customers, proposals, quotations, technical sales, project development, or engineering consulting activities

Responsibilities

Develop technical solutions and proposals utilizing Jenbacher reciprocating gas engine technology
Review customer requirements and perform technical evaluations related to system integration, gas analysis, engine performance, efficiency, electrical interconnection, emissions, and operating requirements
Prepare technical specifications, configurations, calculations, and supporting documentation using engineering software and tools
Provide technical support during customer discussions, RFP reviews, proposal development, and negotiations
Develop technical content and commercial offerings for quotations, proposals, presentations, and complex projects
Evaluate technical and commercial risks while supporting approvals, special releases, and exceptions
Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and approval processes to ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with Product Management, Engineering, and R&D to obtain technical approvals, releases, and product support
Serve as the primary technical resource for sales and commercial teams, providing product expertise and application guidance
Train internal stakeholders and communicate customer requirements and market feedback to support product improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project acquisition, technical clarifications, and successful handoff to project execution
Serve as the primary technical liaison during the pre-order phase