Application Engineer (Combustion & Flare Equipment) - Solstice Consulting Group
Austin, TX
About the Job
Solstice Consulting Group is seeking an Application Engineer (Combustion & Flare Equipment)for an energy-related manufacturing client.
· Base salary of $100k - $125k DOE plus 10% bonus opportunity and benefits package
· HYBRID ROLE (3 days in office per week after initial 120 days of employment)
· 3+ years of recent experience with flares, combustion equipment, and/or VRUs, etc.
· Role can be based in Austin, Houston, Tulsa or Oklahoma City with up to 10% travel
Role Overview:
Provides front-end engineering and estimating support to sales group for standard and custom enclosed combustion equipment opportunities. Products include Enclosed Combustion Units, Thermal Oxidizers, Ground Flares, and ancillary equipment
Responsibilities:
· Prepare cost estimates utilizing standard costs, past manufacturing history, engineering specifications, labor hours and rates, material costs, and other technical data
· Develop customer proposals, including price, delivery, and supporting documents in accordance with provided specifications and standards guidelines
· Familiar with gas line sizing, control valve sizing and Instrument selection.
· Ability to understand and interpret local combustion codes
· Interfaces with sales team and customers to provide technical support and product knowledge
· Prepares change order estimates in conjunction with engineering, shop, and project management.
· Familiar with industry standard instrument and valve OEMs with general working knowledge
· Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, API, and NFPA codes
· Consults with fabrication facilities, sub-vendors, engineering, and account managers to determine the accuracy and validity of estimate. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
· Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
· Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
· Proficient in defining, estimating, and understanding instrumentation with or without customer specs/P&ID
Qualifications:
·BS in Mechanical or Chemical engineering and 5+ years of professional experience
·3+ years of recent experience with flares and/or combustion equipment required
·Experience in BRE Promax or Aspen HYSIS process simulators is a Plus
·Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
·Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications