Application Engineer (Production Equipment) at Solstice Consulting Group

Seeking a Application Engineer (Production Equipment) for an energy-related manufacturing client. Engineering Degree and 2+ years of related experienceMust have 2+ years recent equipment design and engineering experienceBase Salary Up to $100k DOE plus 10% bonus opportunity and full benefits package Provides front-end engineering and estimating support to sales group for standard and custom production equipment opportunities. Products include Vapor Recovery Units, emissions equipment, and compressors. Specific Job Functions:Sizing and scoping packaged Vapor Recovery Units for custom build to order units.Prepare cost estimates utilizing standard costs, past manufacturing history, engineering specifications, labor-hours and rates, material costs, and other technical data for custom mechanical VRUsDevelop customer proposals, including price, delivery, and supporting documents in accordance with provided specifications and standards guidelines Familiarity / Understanding with/of:Industry standard instrument and valve OEMs with general working knowledgeUnderstanding of industry standard sizing and specifications on Heat Exchangers, Vessels and Piping design.Working understanding of PLC/HMI and VFD capabilities and functions Job Requirements:Interfaces with sales team and customers to provide technical support and product knowledgeConsults with fabrication facilities, sub-vendors, engineering, and account managers to determine accuracy and validity of estimate. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and proceduresProficient in defining, estimating, and understanding instrumentation with or without customer specs/P&IDExperience in reading and understanding engineering drawings such as PFD, P&ID and layout drawings.Familiar with GPSA and API sizing methods; particularly separator and vessel sizing, as well as control and relief valve and line sizing.Prepares change order estimates in conjunction with engineering, shop, and project management.Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, API, and GPSA codesAssess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project developsPrepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering2+ years of relevant experienceExperience with Infor Syteline ERP system or equivalentBRE Promax / HYSYS process simulator experienceFamiliarity with local product vendors and pricingEngineer in Training (EIT) Certificate preferred