Applications Engineer

Medium; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium is seeking an Applications Engineer to work in Houston, Texas. This position involves analyzing customer inquiries and developing installation plans for equipment to ensure optimal performance. The role requires coordination with subcontractors and the ability to assist throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management and preferably experience in oil & gas or EPC sectors. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering is required.
• Experience in oil & gas or petrochemicals is preferred.
• Experience in construction/installation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer inquiries and develop installation plans.
• Travel to customer facilities for support.
• Assist with technical development and risk assessment.

Skills

Knowledge of Zeeco products

Installation planning

Customer communication

Project coordination

Technical assessment

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Chemical or related field)

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

The Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco’s Tulsa office or Zeeco’s Houston office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on installation of this equipment. Some travel will be required.

Job Duties

• Analyzes and interprets customer inquiries, including specifications, to develop appropriate scope of work and installation plan for equipment.
• Travels to customer's facilities for site support and details needed for technical review and proposal generation.
• Assists with technical development and risk assessment of customer inquiries.
• Works with personnel to ensure that equipment installation requirements are understood and to establish which portions of the scope can be handled in-house and which portion will be handled by subcontractors.
• Coordinates with outside subcontractors to establish cost estimates for all required portions of the project.
• Develops overall budget according to established guidelines.
• Determines documents needed for quotation and coordinates their completion.
• Writes, edits, and issues formal quotations to customer.
• Follow-up on any written or verbal correspondence with customer during quotation phase.
• Visits with customer’s post-proposal issuance to discuss and negotiate proposal.
• Provide status reports to management on overall proposal status and activities.
• Assist with the creation and modification of sales presentations / documents using Microsoft Office, Excel / PowerPoint / Project / Adobe and all Web based systems.
• When a project is sold, develop detailed turnover packages to turn over project information to the project execution team.
• Support the project execution team, as needed, with technical or commercial guidance throughout the execution of the project.
• Works with management to determine updated skills and tools needed to continue improving performance and knowledge.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned that are appropriate based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Chemical or related field)
• B.S. in Construction Management or related field
• Preferred experience: Working for or with Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies.
• Preferred experience: Working for or with companies in oil & gas, petrochemicals, or related industries.
• Preferred experience: Working directly on construction/installation projects.