Senior Project Applications Engineer, Cooling Systems

Pkaza•Pittsburgh, PA

16h

About The Position

Mechanical Applications Engineer – Pittsburgh, PA Our client is a leading provider and manufacturer of industrial HVAC mechanical equipment used in industrial cooling applications for mission critical operations. They help their customers save money by reducing energy and operating costs and provide solutions for modernizing their customer's existing mechanical infrastructure. This company provides cooling solutions to many of the world's largest organizations and government facilities and Enterprise Clients, Colocation Providers and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. We are seeking an Applications Engineer to help bridge the gap between our customers and our engineering team. This role involves selecting equipment, managing procurement, and collaborating with engineering and sales teams. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in HVAC and strong knowledge of data center infrastructure practices.

Requirements

5-7+ years of HVAC product applications, outside technical sales, and/or mechanical cooling experience
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and mission-critical environments
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and translate into business action
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Strong presentation and communication skills; able to influence internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated project leadership, including scheduling, cross-functional collaboration, and milestone tracking

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree a huge plus - preferably Mechanical Engineering
Previous military experience a huge plus!
Candidates with backgrounds in Electrical/Mechanical roles in the Navy (Nukes, EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees), Army (Power Generation), Air Force (Power Production), Generator Techs, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard are highly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Review RFQ/RFP information and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to prepare compliant quotations, including pricing, bill of materials, total cost of ownership documentation, drawings, scope of work, and procedures
Participate in contract and pricing negotiations with customers; manage commercial terms and pricing to support sales and margin objectives
Build and maintain customer relationships; identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective accounts
Develop, maintain, and track project plans outlining goals, schedules, resources, risks, and contingency plans; ensure customer commitments are met and projects stay within budget
Provide technical application engineering support for internal stakeholders and external customers
Support on-site service needs by coordinating with internal teams and providing technical guidance as required
Represent the organization in technical meetings, site walkthroughs, seminars, and presentations to support solution development and promote product offerings
Track and communicate project status, technical requirements, and customer information; ensure documentation is properly created, stored, and transferred per quality processes
Recommend appropriate product/system applications to meet customer requirements and operational objectives
Create, present, and review electrical schematics, system diagrams, and mechanical drawings
Develop clear written and verbal communications to describe technical solutions and product capabilities
Partner with management and internal departments to identify and reduce commercial, technical, and delivery risks tied to customer and vendor orders
Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate costs and implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability
Plan and lead factory witness tests (or equivalent acceptance testing), including agenda creation, execution coordination, and customer communication
Identify and propose cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options, and new product/solution opportunities
Promote a positive, professional image by working collaboratively and responding to internal and external stakeholders in a timely, service-oriented manner