Job Title: Application Engineer
Job Location: Elkridge MD
Operating Company: Hobbs & Associates
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $80K-85K Annually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Develops general working knowledge of Hobbs & Associates products and solutions.
- Develops positive relationships with product representatives, Hobbs & Associates leadership and employee teams.
- Creates partnerships with salespeople and customers to identify and create high-value deliverables.
- Manages technical questions and communicates accurate and timely client responses.
- Periodically performs facility walkthroughs
- Interprets construction plans and design specifications to understand project constraints to product applications
- Prepares system layout as required
- Generates timely and accurate product estimates and client proposals
- Reviews proposals with salespeople and customers
- Provides best-in-class and on-time project fulfilment support for all products sold.
- Coordination and delivery of product submittals
- Communicates responses to questions associated with development of an approved submittal
- Champion equipment orders and schedule coordination
- Follow through of product change requirements throughout the fulfilment process
Experience and Requirements:- Bachelors of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree in a technical or business-related field is preferred
- 2+ years application engineering and/or account management and/or sales/leadership experience; or equivalent experience within the HVAC, Mechanical Contracting, Engineering or Construction industry.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Excellent customer relations skills
- Ability to travel within a locally defined region at least 10% of the time
- Ability to function independently, with excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines including project bid and submittal schedules.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
- Financial Security - 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance - Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Professional Development - Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.
