Applications Engineer/Project Engineer – Installation and Construction

Job Description

The Applications Engineer/Project Engineer 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. The position will be responsible for supporting installation and construction projects from the bidding stage through the execution stage. Some travel will be required.

Job Duties:

• 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 in-house 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.
• Oversee the execution for installation projects, including:
  • Main point of contact for in-house crew, customer, and subcontractor(s).
  • Manage and track budget and schedule.
  • Completion of customer documentation, as required.
  • Negotiation, order placement, and management of sub-vendors.
  • Coordination and communication with in-house service personnel.
  • Coordination of all required technical and commercial correspondence related to the job. 
  • Travel to site, as needed, to support the field team.
  • Complete all safety requirements and qualifications required to visit sites.
  • Notify Accounting Department when billings are to be sent.
• 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.