Applications Engineer

Siemens Energy

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Controls or Mechanical Engineering in the oil and gas or power generation sector.
  • Ability to interpret and write engineering/equipment specifications.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex engineering ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with aeroderivative gas turbines and familiarity with digital tools like Power BI are highly desirable.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Define technical scope for upgrades including engine, package mechanical, package electrical, and controls.
  • Develop cost budget for technical scope and acquire vendor quotes as necessary.
  • Identify, quantify, and plan mitigation for technical risks in the bid phase.
  • Provide technical feedback on customer specifications and assist in clarification meetings.
  • Travel to customer sites for surveys, assessments, and safety discussions as required.
  • Lead improvement initiatives within the team.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture.
  • Company paid health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

The Applications Engineer (AE) for Modernizations and Upgrades is responsible for developing the technical solution for package and controls upgrades for the Aeroderivative Gas Turbine fleet within customer proposals. The AE is responsible for validating project requirements, develop the solution, identify potential technical risks to the project, developing project cost budget, receive technical approvals, participate in technical clarifications with customer and support technical handover to project execution. This individual will be an integral part of the bid team and is expected to interface with various stakeholders such as Customers, Regional Sales team, Authorized Project Manager (Sales)/APMs, Project Managers, Project Lead Engineers, Key Experts, Tech support, Field Service, and Project Engineering.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Define the overall technical scope for requested/proposed upgrades, including but not limited to Engine, Package Mechanical, Package Electrical, Controls scopes and associated drawings updates for the proposal.
  • Develop the cost budget for identified technical scope and if required, obtain major equipment vendor quotes by providing the necessary engineering specifications.
  • Identify, quantify and develop mitigation plans for technical risks during the bid phase to achieve a successful execution by the project team.
  • Provide technical comments & exceptions to customer specifications and support clarifications meetings as needed. Responsible for technical handover of won proposals to execution team
  • Travel to customer sites as needed to perform site surveys, assessments, customer meetings, and possibly participate in safety discussions
  • Drive improvement initiatives within the team

What You Bring
  • Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Field or Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience considered). 5+ years' applicable experience with Controls or Mechanical Engineering in the oil and gas/power generation industry.
  • Experience in interpretation and writing of engineering/equipment specifications.
  • Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse parties with varying technical backgrounds
  • Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite including the following: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience in aeroderivative gas turbines is highly desired. Certifications such BOSIET/CA-EBS/MIST/H2S are a plus. Experience with digital tools like Power BI are a plus.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Rewards
  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
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