Applications Engineer

Hawkins Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc./WaterSurplus is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide in-house support to Sales and Operations for project sales and execution. You will travel to customer sites as needed to review plant layouts and implement solutions.

The candidate should have a BS in mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, or environmental engineering with 5+ years in water treatment or related industry. CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Life Sciences/Environmental Engineering.
• 5+ years in Water Treatment or related industry.
• Proficiency with PC/software for design, calculations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• In-house support to Sales and Operations for project sales and execution.
• Provide design guidance, equipment selection, and costing for proposals.
• Prepare process documents (PFDs, layouts) and costing for sales and for operations.
• Review contracts and terms for proposals and ensure ERP compatibility.
• Coordinate with customers and field personnel during site visits and project execution.

Skills

Technical expertise

Field aptitude

Communication

Detail oriented

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil/Electrical or Life Sciences/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Hawkins, Inc./WaterSurplus is a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with our Water Treatment business segment. Our route sales/delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to our customers in 27+ states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities, and industries like oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers.

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN).

ABOUT THE JOB

The Applications Engineer provides in-house resources that support both Sales and Operations regarding project sales and project execution in house.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In-house support to outside sales personnel and sales representatives regarding equipment and services sale to clients and customers.
• Create unity between divisional sales groups and market / proposal offerings for a consistent, unified sales approach.
• Provide detail expertise to sales in process design, equipment selection and costing.
• Respond and work with customers as directed by the assigned salesperson when required during the sales process.
• Travel to customer's sites for review of plant layouts, equipment locations, process hook ups, moving and setting of equipment, etc.
• Provide quick turn around with standard templates, costing files, data, process reports, etc.
• Provide overview process documents (PFD, Basic Layout) and costing for sales revenue and margin review by the salesperson.
• Provide specification review with comments & clarifications for basis of proposal and equipment offerings.
• Provide contract review and T&C review for sales comment and/or inclusion in proposals.
• Provide detailed costing breakdowns per equipment and disciplines for sales review and price / margin determination.
• Operations / Engineering:
• Provide process documents and costing that is transferable to operations / engineering for use at KO for project execution after the sale.
• Complete and execute the KO meeting after the sale with support of outside salesperson.
• All documents are compatible with current system ERP and Operations standards.
• Include costing breakdowns for individual equipment offerings and each labor discipline, i.e. ME, MD, EE, ED, PM, Service, etc. This costing will be the basis for project execution limits and
• Provide design guidance on equipment and systems as it pertains to the customer and their requirements against what was sold.
• Provide client schedules and requirements for equipment and system lead times as it relates to what was sold per discipline, i.e. equipment shipments, site installation, service and startup.
• Provide vendor quotes, skid and fabrication quotes, fab shop selections and freight and shipment quotes and details if required.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of BS (in order of preference) Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Life Sciences / Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 5 Years within the Water Treatment Industry or related Industry.
• Skills:
  • Technical Expertise with ability to understand Mechanical, Electrical and Process requirements.
  • Hands on / field style aptitude.
  • Expert use of PC and electronic software and tools for design, calculations, charts, graphs, word, spread sheets, scheduling, process design, etc.
  • CAD Software ability in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
  • Excellent communicator in both spoken and created document formats.
  • Ability to work with many different people and personalities.
  • Detail oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office is located on ground level.
• Must operate office equipment, fax and or printer, and personal computer.
• May stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift frequently from 4 to 6 hours each day.
• May be required to carry or move equipment or parts in excess of 50 lbs. with the assistance of a lifting device.
• Work requires close vision.

TRAVEL:

May be required to travel 15%-25% of the time.

COMPENSATION:

$115k + bonus eligibility

Hawkins/WaterSurplus offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace

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