Applications Engineer, Transformers

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

Responsibilities

• Assess customer requirements from bid documents, technical datasheets, schematics, single/multi-line drawings, and meetings to compile internal equipment specification documents
• Serve as a technical resource for technical sales engineers in the scoping and development of bid proposal documents
• Communicate project specifications with internal engineering, operations teams, and external engineering to assist in accurate costing and scoping estimation of projects
• Assist in drafting of equipment device bill-of-materials including the selection of suitable components and monitoring devices
• Evaluate alignment of supplier and partner proposals with customer requirements and internal standards (pre and post-drawing)
• Support internal and external engineering team understanding of project needs
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitor offerings
• Participate in meetings with vendors and foreign application engineers, both virtually and in-person, to support the team
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination between sales, manufacturing, engineering, and customer support departments
• Travel occasionally to customer sites and manufacturing facilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s a plus)
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in assessing customer requirements and compiling equipment specifications, with a strong focus on three-phase, oil-filled, medium and high-voltage distribution and power transformers. Capable of facilitating communication across cross-functional teams and maintaining knowledge of industry trends and competitor offerings.

Hard 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

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Coordination