Project Application Engineer - Abilene TX

Wyoming Machinery Company • Casper, WY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Application Engineer will support the various engineering and technical projects as well as selling objectives of Wyoming Machinery Company Energy Solutions (Energy Solutions) through direction and coordination by the Energy Solutions Engineering Manager. This role includes local project engineering and management, as well as application engineering, which may involve design, technical support, project controls, project management, construction support, power system pricing and ordering, coordinating, and selling. The engineer will manage and engineer projects of limited exposure to the company using resources from Energy Solutions, Caterpillar, and other vendor affiliates. Job placement will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities, including prior experience, and will determine the level (I, II, or III) of the Project Application Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering Discipline, from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Basic understanding of how engines, generators, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and PV Solar are used in Power Systems applications.
• Excellent understanding of the use of computer software programs, such as, Microsoft Office, AutoDesk, and other drafting products.
• Ability to work effectively with others, both inside and outside the company.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Basic public speaking skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Able to organize time and priorities.
• Self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certificates or endorsements from applicable training related to project management, application engineering, and power generation are preferred.
• Extensive technical knowledge of power systems (engine, generator and electrical systems), preferably Caterpillar, technical design and process management are required.
• Serve as the primary Project Manager / Engineer for projects in which Energy Solutions functions as the General Contractor or EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) Contractor.
• Setup, host, and leading regular meetings with all concerned parties involved in projects.
• Demonstrated history of leadership progression and professional responsibilities as it relates to project oversight.
• Responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Advanced understanding of the use of computer software programs, such as, Microsoft, AutoDesk, SKM, PSCAD, CADWorx, or other drafting and design products in a professional setting.
• Specific experience creating and managing projects, including schedules, budgets, submittals, etc. using project management software such as Procore, along with programs like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, are expected.
• An understanding of relevant Power Generation EPC Project Codes, Standards, and Processes is also an expectation for a Level III candidate.
• Experience in power systems design, project management or sales are preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of power systems (engine, generator and electrical systems), preferably Caterpillar, technical design and process management is preferred.
• Experience with Procore or other construction and project management software / tools is preferred.
• A Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and technical projects and selling objectives.
• Perform local project engineering and management.
• Provide application engineering, including design and technical support.
• Manage project controls and construction support.
• Handle power system pricing and ordering, coordinating, and selling.
• Learn and understand the installation and application of various equipment and systems provided, installed, and maintained by Energy Solutions.
• Follow the System Engineering Guide for each Project to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, procurement, construction, commissioning team members, contractors, customers, and end-users.
• Assist and collaborate in the development and management of project schedules.
• Perform engineering tasks as required and assigned.
• Review customer specifications and allocated requirements, including design drawings, submittals, calculations, component integration, and job site details.
• Construct production work orders for projects requiring WMC – PSD fabrication, assembly, and installation services.
• Review on-going production progress for accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate meetings internally, with clients, and vendors.
• Source, purchase, and expedite major components and accessories within project forecasted budgets.
• Track project costs throughout the life of the project.
• Assist in producing a project cost summary upon completion.
• Review customer specifications against sales quotations to understand requirements and commitments.
• Create specification reviews to identify discrepancies, exceptions, clarifications, and/or special notes.
• Create submittals for customer approval prior to final order placement.
• Generate necessary equipment drawings for submittals and production.
• Provide sizing calculations for all equipment and their respective component integration.
• Build Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Manuals including as-built information.
• Keep track of all information regarding projects using required software.
• Report project progress and current phase to the Power Systems Engineering Manager.
• Work on other engineering projects throughout WMC as designated by the Energy Solutions Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate advertising, promotion, and marketing activities with various entities in the Company and with Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Company forms for quotes, rental contracts, invoicing, expense accounting and the like.
• Product literature, reference material, and Company files.
• PC, telephone, and other business tools will be used on a daily basis.
• Visits to Company facilities, Energy Solutions Project locations, customer offices and job sites.
• Some travel by automobile and air required, with occasional overnight stay.
• Operate a company vehicle requiring a valid driver’s license.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level