Applications Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer (AE) for Modernizations and Upgrades to develop technical solutions for package and controls upgrades on Aeroderivative Gas Turbine fleets.

You will validate requirements, craft the solution, assess risks, and prepare project budgets while coordinating with the bid team and stakeholders. The role involves interfacing with Customers, Regional Sales teams, Project Managers, and Field Service, with potential travel to client sites and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Field or Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years’ applicable experience with Controls or Mechanical Engineering in the oil and gas/power generation industry.
• Experience in interpretation and writing of engineering/equipment specifications.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse parties with varying technical backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in aeroderivative gas turbines is highly desired.
• Certifications such as BOSIET/CA-EBS/MIST/H2S are a plus.
• Experience with digital tools like Power BI are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall technical scope for upgrades, including engine, package mechanical, package electrical, and controls drawings for the proposal.
• Develop the cost budget for identified technical scope and obtain major equipment vendor quotes as needed.
• Identify, quantify and develop mitigation plans for technical risks during the bid phase.
• Provide technical comments and exceptions to customer specifications and support clarification meetings; hand over won proposals to execution.
• Travel to customer sites for site surveys, assessments, and meetings; participate in safety discussions as needed.
• Drive improvement initiatives within the team.

Skills

Eng. communication

Technical interpretation/writing

Stakeholder communication

Office software

Power BI experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Power BI

MS Office Suite

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Applications Engineer (AE) for Modernizations and Upgrades is responsible for developing the technical solution for package and controls upgrades for the Aeroderivative Gas Turbine fleet within customer proposals. The AE is responsible for validating project requirements, develop the solution, identify potential technical risks to the project, developing project cost budget, receive technical approvals, participate in technical clarifications with customer and support technical handover to project execution. This individual will be an integral part of the bid team and is expected to interface with various stakeholders such as Customers, Regional Sales team, Authorized Project Manager (Sales)/APMs, Project Managers, Project Lead Engineers, Key Experts, Tech support, Field Service, and Project Engineering.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Define the overall technical scope for requested/proposed upgrades, including but not limited to Engine, Package Mechanical, Package Electrical, Controls scopes and associated drawings updates for the proposal.
• Develop the cost budget for identified technical scope and if required, obtain major equipment vendor quotes by providing the necessary engineering specifications.
• Identify, quantify and develop mitigation plans for technical risks during the bid phase to achieve a successful execution by the project team.
• Provide technical comments & exceptions to customer specifications and support clarifications meetings as needed. Responsible for technical handover of won proposals to execution team
• Travel to customer sites as needed to perform site surveys, assessments, customer meetings, and possibly participate in safety discussions
• Drive improvement initiatives within the team

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Field or Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience considered). 5+ years’ applicable experience with Controls or Mechanical Engineering in the oil and gas/power generation industry.
• Experience in interpretation and writing of engineering/equipment specifications.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse parties with varying technical backgrounds
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite including the following: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in aeroderivative gas turbines is highly desired. Certifications such BOSIET/CA-EBS/MIST/H2S are a plus. Experience with digital tools like Power BI are a plus.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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