Applications Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Faremouth & Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faremouth & Company in Houston seeks an applications engineer responsible for conceptual engineering, cost estimating and proposal preparation for Oil & Gas, Midstream and Renewable Energy projects.

You will review scopes, size equipment, prepare estimates, develop PFDs, and support order execution with Salesforce and Prophet 21. Some travel may be required.

A mechanical engineering degree with 1–2 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of product mechanical design, thermodynamics, chemical processing, and instrumentation & controls.

Responsibilities

• Review scope definition and project specifications, develop equipment sizing, and determine material to be used.
• Prepare cost estimates for the technical/commercial proposals.
• Propose alternatives that enable the lowest compliant bid while providing the highest value to the customer.
• Participate in the development of the Process Flow Diagrams.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the products in the global market.
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers, sales engineers, operations and engineering departments.
• Maintain customer relationships; participate in client clarification meetings as required.
• Learn to develop process simulations in HYSYS.
• Keep the proposals status up-to-date on Salesforce (cloud-based software).
• Enter all sales orders for new equipment into Prophet 21 (P-21) software system.
• Consolidate all aspects of the order before it's released to project management for execution. The AE will attend any kick-off meeting and continue to support any questions that may occur during the execution of the order.
• Help to develop and maintain sales tools, material and other relevant products for internal and external use.
• Duties must be performed consistently with the company mission and values and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Position may require some domestic and international travel.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Thermodynamics

Chemical processing

Instrumentation & controls

Education

Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Prophet 21 (P-21)

HYSYS

Job description

The applications engineer is responsible for providing conceptual engineering, cost estimating and proposal preparation for the Oil &Gas, Midstream and Renewable Energy industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review scope definition and project specifications, develop equipment sizing, and determine material to be used.
• Prepare cost estimates for the technical/commercial proposals.
• Propose alternatives that enable the lowest compliant bid while providing the highest value to the customer.
• Participate in the development of the Process Flow Diagrams.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the products in the global market.
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers, sales engineers, operations and engineering departments.
• Maintain customer relationships; participate in client clarification meetings as required.
• Learn to develop process simulations in HYSYS.
• Keep the proposals status up-to-date on Salesforce (cloud-based software).
• Enter all sales orders for new equipment into Prophet 21 (P-21) software system.
• Consolidate all aspects of the order before it's released to project management for execution. The AE will attend any kick-off meeting and continue to support any questions that may occur during the execution of the order.
• Help to develop and maintain sales tools, material and other relevant products for internal and external use.
• Duties must be performed consistently with the company mission and values and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Position may require some domestic and international travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of product mechanical design, thermodynamics, chemical processing, and instrumentation & controls.