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
25 days ago