Application Engineer (Combustion & Flare Equipment) - Solstice Consulting Group

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 (2-3 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