Applications Engineer (RED-E-DUCT) - Contech Engineered Solutions LLC

Why Join Our Team?

Join our dynamic commercial team for the RED-E-DUCT Precast Duct Bank product line within the Structures Division. As an Application Engineer, you will play a crucial role in solution development from lead to order stage, supporting internal and external solution development, project cost assessments, pricing guidance, and order processing.

What We Offer:

• Company Culture:  Contech values you as a person.  We empower you and equip you to succeed.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader recognized for its excellence in design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is your opportunity to advance your career to new heights and make a substantial impact in your field.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a competitive benefits package tailored to suit your unique needs and those of your family, ensuring your financial and personal well-being.

About the Role:

• Drive Growth: Actively promote the RED-E-DUCT Precast Duct Bank product line to expand the pipeline and drive sales.
• Technical Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of the application and design of the RED-E-DUCT product line.  Continually enhance technical expertise and knowledge of CONTECH products. Maintain knowledge and certifications in the applicable engineering field.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the RED-E-DUCT commercial team and clients to create project-specific designs, considering design constraints and manufacturing capabilities.
• Estimation: Develop comprehensive information for estimates and quotations.
• Client Interaction: Present project-specific solutions to clients, offering preliminary recommendations and integrating our products on site plans. Respond to client inquiries and industry questions related to projects.
• Communication & Collaboration: Provide regular communication and support to internal teams and engineering clients throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with project engineers/managers within the RED-E-DUCT team for seamless project transitions at the release-to-manufacture stage.
• Project Management: Utilize CRM and Smartsheet to manage projects and pipeline efficiently, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete information.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed about competition and market trends.
• Team Support: Provide technical and marketing assistance to other team members when required.

Qualifications:

• Required Degree: 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree with a focus in civil, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 3 years of related experience. Electrical or civil construction experience preferred. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate while working with multiple teams in remote non-face-to-face situations.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the business and achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to review and understand standard engineering documentation.
• Ability to develop sales opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills and technical aptitude.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team player: able to share thoughts openly, accept new ideas and get the job done in a highly interactive process.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, database management software, CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks preferred).
• Occasional travel to engineering firms, manufacturing locations, and projects for project-specific consulting.

If you are a talented and passionate Engineer with a sharp eye for detail and top-notch communication skills, we encourage you to apply for the Application Engineer role. Your expertise will be a crucial part in driving the success of our structural products and meeting our clients' needs. Join us in making a significant impact in the world of structural engineering.