Applications Engineer - Power Transformers & MV/HV

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to lead equipment specification development for complex transformer projects. You will compile detailed BOMs, support cost estimation, and ensure proposals align with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and engineering teams to translate bid documents into actionable scope, and you will engage with vendors to evaluate supplier proposals and ensure technical accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in three-phase, oil-filled, medium and high-voltage distribution and power transformers in the North American market.
• Willingness to be on-call beyond typical work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer requirements from bid documents and drawings to compile internal equipment specification documents.
• Serve as a technical resource for sales engineers in scoping and development of bid proposals.
• Communicate project specifications with internal teams and external engineering to assist in accurate costing and scoping estimation.

Skills

Equipment Specification Development

Bill-Of-Materials Drafting

Project Costing Estimation

Supplier Proposal Evaluation

Technical Documentation

Three-Phase Transformer Knowledge

Medium Voltage Distribution

High Voltage Distribution

Effective Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to lead equipment specification development for complex transformer projects. You will compile detailed BOMs, support cost estimation, and ensure proposals align with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and engineering teams to translate bid documents into actionable scope, and you will engage with vendors to evaluate supplier proposals and ensure technical accuracy.