Applications Engineer

CEL
  • Williamsburg, Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Description

    Position Description:
    Seeking a motivated Applications Engineer (AE) to support the sales process by preparing technical and commercial proposals, developing product configurations, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and internal solutions. This role collaborates closely with the internal sales, engineering, and operations teams to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive offerings.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support the sales team in pre-sales engagements by reviewing customer requirements and recommending solutions.
    • Prepare product configurations, technical drawings, and commercial proposals with accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Review RFQ packages, including technical specifications, single-line diagrams, and customer submittals.
    • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to validate manufacturability and compliance.
    • Participate in internal and external meetings to support project handovers and clarify technical details.
    • Manage order processing and assist with job file transitions to the projects team.
    • Provide post-sales support, including documentation updates and coordination with execution teams.
    • Maintain quoting tools, templates, and standard documentation.
    • Stay current with industry standards and applicable product codes (e.g., UL891, UL508A, NEC).


    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field (Associates + relevant experience considered).
    • 2–4 years of experience in application engineering, electrical design, or technical sales support, ideally within power distribution or related manufacturing industries.
    • Extensive knowledge of PDUs, RPPs, UL891 switchboards, low-voltage distribution systems, and prefabricated/skidded LV solutions.
    • Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred).
    • Understanding of electrical codes and UL standards for low-voltage distribution equipment.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
    • Strong communication and organizational skills.
    • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
    • Collaborative, customer-focused mindset with eagerness to learn and grow.
    • Professional, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.


    Benefits

    What’s Offered:

    • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
    • Dynamic and innovative work environment

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilliamsburg, Virginia

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Inside Salesunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Order Managementunmatched
    • Order Processingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Post-Salesunmatched
    • Pre-Salesunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
    • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Salesunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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