Job Summary

RIC Power Corp., a leading manufacturer of low and medium voltage switchgear and protection and control systems, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Applications Engineer to join its team in Burnaby, BC.

The Application Engineer is responsible for receiving the quote request from the prospect, reviewing the bid for feasibility, and then completing the proposal package with the best suited solution for the customer application. The bid review includes a review of the timeline, customer specifications and drawings. This role requires a thorough understanding of electrical systems and industry standards. The Application Engineer collaborates with Project Managers, Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure on time accurate and competitive bids.

Job Duties

• Create an estimate using Estimating software from customer-supplied specifications and drawings
• Researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Review project specifications, drawings, and other documents to gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of work.
• Create bills of material from electrical drawings and/or wiring diagrams
• Create a letter of proposal to be delivered to the customer inclusive of BOM, pricing, and delivery date
• Assessing the financial, technical, and operational risks of the projects
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders for review
• Interface closely with sales and customer to clarify scope
• Input and maintain information listed in the database/ERP and CRM system for all quotes
• Fill in customer forms and bid sheets as required
• Follows company best practices in quality, safety, and communication

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience required
• Proven experience in an Application Engineering or Estimator role in Medium Voltage Switchgear is required
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings required
• Experience in managing and maintaining quotations and opportunities in Salesforce or other CRM
• Basic understanding of industrial codes, such as ANSI, NEC, UL etc.
• Customer service centric required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Alignment with company core values required

If you have a strong background in medium voltage switchgear and a talent for creating accurate, competitive technical proposals, we encourage you to apply.