Application Engineer

Brunel GmbH; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their team in Ottawa. This role involves developing innovative solutions to customer challenges, collaborating with sales teams, and preparing detailed proposals that meet customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and cost estimation, as well as excellent problem-solving skills. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure project success and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices globally. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed budgets and proposals based on customer specifications.
• Ability to evaluate technical requests and respond to customer inquiries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative solutions to customer challenges and prepare detailed proposals.
• Work with sales teams to identify unique site constraints and options for customers.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Budget Preparation

Technical Evaluation

Customer Engagement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certification in Project Management

Tools

Cost Estimation Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

• Develop solutions to customer challenges in creative ways.
• Work with Sales teams and directly with customers, their engineering representatives, our WTS teams to review existing facilities, identify unique constraints at site, and identify options that will solve the customers' challenge.
• Evaluate and respond to internal and external customer inquiries (technical requests, product availability, pricing, etc.) by reviewing specifications, drawings and other documents to prepare budgets, bids, or proposals.
• Prepare detailed budget and firm proposals by gathering details and compiling data to estimate all engineering and production costs according to customer specifications.
• Determine material, assembly and commissioning estimates utilizing quotations, vendor contact, catalogues, cost standards and historical data.
• Determine freight cost to the jobsite from the expected fabrication location.
• Work in conjunction with Supply Chain on schedule and forecasting.
• Establish and maintain files and records on cost and specifications of equipment, products, and components.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of common changes at customer sites and share lessons learned and best practices globally.
• Prepare documentation and participate in contract kickoff meetings to transfer projects to the execution group.