Applications Engineering Team Lead – Installation & Construction Services

Ring Inc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking an Applications Engineering Team Lead based in Tulsa to guide a team of engineers in the development and installation of our equipment. The role emphasizes translating customer inquiries into detailed scope, plans, and proposals, with occasional field deployments.

The position combines leadership with hands-on technical work, ensuring clear communication with customers and internal teams. Travel to customer sites will be required as part of project support and turnover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in construction/installation projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and support field activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Applications Engineers to develop scope of work and installation plans.
• Travel to customer facilities for site support and technical review.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to establish cost estimates and manage project budgets.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and turnover packages for handoff to project execution.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

Job Description

The Applications Engineering Team Lead position will be based out of Zeeco’s Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on installation of this equipment. Moderate travel will be required. This position will include both individual contributions, as well as supervisory responsibilities for the Applications Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Applications Engineers who are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• 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) OR B.S. in Construction Management or related field.
• Preferred experience:
  • Working in the combustion industry or related industries.
  • Working for or with Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies.
  • Working directly on construction/installation projects.

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.