Electrical Applications Engineer — Proposals & Solutions

Socket.dev

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401k savings
Annual bonus potential
Paid time off
Wellness programs

Job summary

Powell in Houston is seeking an Applications Engineer to transform customer specifications into cost-effective proposals. You will read electrical drawings, interpret schematics, and communicate technical details to Sales and Engineering teams.

The role requires strong communication, CAD skills (AutoCAD/Inventor/Visio), and experience with ERP and project software to support cost estimates and product enhancements.

Qualifications

  • Build & maintain knowledge of electrical theory & standards (IEEE/ANSI, NEC, IBC, NFPA).
  • Ability to read electrical specs and drawings (single-line, three-line, schematics).
  • Proven experience in proposal development and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

  • Review customer specifications for feasibility of Powell manufacture or supply.
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics.
  • Translate designs into proposals and ensure optimized solutions for Powell and customer.
  • Act as internal technical resource for Sales and Applications Engineering staff.
  • Assist in developing formal internal proposals including budgets and cost justifications.

Skills

Electrical theory
Electrical drawings interpretation
Reading specifications
Communication
Independent work

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
2+ years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD
Inventor
Visio
Oracle ERP
Primavera/Microsoft Projects
Excel

Job description

Powell in Houston is seeking an Applications Engineer to transform customer specifications into cost-effective proposals. You will read electrical drawings, interpret schematics, and communicate technical details to Sales and Engineering teams.

The role requires strong communication, CAD skills (AutoCAD/Inventor/Visio), and experience with ERP and project software to support cost estimates and product enhancements.

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