Sr. Applications Engineer - 2610002739

USA Compression Partners, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LLC (Dallas, TX) seeks a Sr. Applications Engineer to size, select, and quote compression equipment. You will work with account managers, support operations, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining strong customer relationships across internal and external teams. Travel and site visits may be required.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, innovation, and professional conduct as part of a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 8–10 years’ experience in oil and gas, preferably natural gas compression.
• Understanding of ASME, API, ISO, EPA, and related standards.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, SAP and OEM sizing programs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Size gas compression equipment using OEM performance software and recommend units.
• Advise forecasted sales activity to Make Ready and Engineering management.
• Analyze operating conditions, evaluate idle units, and identify sales opportunities.
• Review unit designs and recommend package design changes.
• Prepare quotes with engine pedigrees for account managers.
• Create and manage unit design specifications with other departments.
• Assist with make-ready and reconfiguration cost development.
• Provide equipment performance recommendations to Operations.
• Lead and guide junior applications engineers as needed.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

OEM sizing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sr. Applications Engineer is responsible for working with account managers to promptly size, select, and quote compression equipment for USA Compressions' customer base. This individual is a committed team player who is detail-oriented, efficient, innovative, professional, and personable. The position requires the ability and desire to fully utilize the technological resources provided to perform all tasks effectively. This position supports the Operations Team to enable them to better serve our customers. With minimal supervision, this position will maintain customer relationships both internally and externally. All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Size gas compression equipment efficiently utilizing OEM performance software including Ariel, GE, Arrow, LeRoi, Gardner Denver, Caterpillar, Waukesha, and Cummins product lines.
• Advise Make Ready and Engineering management on forecasted sales activity.
• Analyze customer operating condition requirements, evaluate idle fleet units for unit selection, and recommend sales opportunities in Salesforce to Make Ready and Engineering.
• Review selected unit designs and recommend package design modifications to Make Ready and Engineering.
• Prepare quotes, including engine pedigrees for account managers to present to customers.
• In collaboration with other departments, create and manage unit design specifications.
• Assist Make Ready with recommendations for developing unit make-ready costs.
• Assist Project Engineering with recommendations for developing unit reconfiguration costs.
• Provide unit performance recommendations and assistance to Operations for active compression equipment.
• Coordinate with internal resources (account managers, environmental teams, make-ready teams) and external resources (customers, vendors, etc.) to encourage a collaborative team culture.
• Perform occasional shop, field, yard, and site visits to gather details and information related to compression equipment.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior applications engineers, as required.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Manager of Fleet Engineering.

Skills/Capabilities and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8-10 years’ work experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably direct experience in natural gas compression.
• Understanding of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, EPA, etc.)
• Strong computer skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, SAP, and OEM sizing programs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor, including training, procedures, instructions, etc.

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform in a high-stress environment.
• The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with ample opportunity to move about.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret data as well as having the capacity to professionally and effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) with both company and outside personnel.
• Exposure to noise levels in excess of 85dBA, potentially hazardous chemicals and materials, and extreme weather conditions.
• Travel is required and is expected to be approximately 10% of the time worked.
• Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations, while others are outside and exposed to a variety of weather conditions. The work environment may be in hazardous locations.
• Safety is strongly emphasized when working with heavy equipment and machinery.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.