A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you’ll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.
The Power Distribution Application Engineer will work in alignment with engineering & project teams to provide purchasing/technical support for power distribution equipment. This is a customer-service focused position that drives standardization, ensuring efficient & accurate equipment selection by following a continuously improved process. This position will serve project team members by keeping project/product cost in check and supporting project delivery timelines. This role will also support a strategic corporate partnership with a key gear manufacturer. This position will be a key contact for coordination of purchasing activities between engineering, project teams, and Excellerate.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Associates Degree
Experience: 3 years of experience in installing Power Distribution Equipment
or
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Additional Education/Experience:
Strong technical knowledge of switch gear, MCCs, transformers, panel boards, and switch boards. Medium Voltage experience would be ideal. Experience in a project estimating role would also be a plus.
Travel: 5-10%
Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for supporting project teams with technical leadership in purchasing activities related to power distribution; switchgear, generators, MCC's etc.
- Drives an overall project & customer value approach to equipment selection with project team.
- Works with estimating to ensure accurate power distribution equipment price information is considered in developing Faith bids for customers.
- Contributes to the achievement of targets: product cost, project cost, quality and time-to market while respecting the purchasing processes and strategy.
- Drives supply chain approach, promoting innovation, standardization, product quality and efficient lead-times.
- Encourages and seeks co-development and early supplier involvement; brings supplier market knowledge and education to team(s).
- Monitors and ensures competitive cost of equipment and compares it to estimated project cost.
- Helps the project team assess possible uses of Excellerate with power distribution equipment.
- Works with Engineering to develop standardized packages for design build and supports value engineering efforts.
- Collaborates with cross functional departments, including estimating, engineering, purchasing and operations.
- Provides customer-focused innovation via engineering and suppliers.
- Studies technical drawings and electrical specifications to ensure that the equipment bill of materials conforms to standards and customer requirements.
- Demonstrates the capability of handling multiple and conflicting priorities and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast paced work environment.
- Demonstrates the ability to navigate through customer plans and specifications.
- Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
- Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and tasks to appropriate individuals.
- Develops relationships with leaders, customers, and others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
SURGE your career forward!
Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals.
Your Personal Growth: Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs.
Leverage Technology: Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment.
Uncompromised Safety: When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else.
We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program.
We pride ourselves on a “Ground up Growth” mentality that puts you in the spotlight. Becoming a member of the FTI team means you’ve officially put yourself in the driver’s seat of your career. Through our career development and continued education programs, you’ll have options to position yourself for success.
FTI is a “Merit to the Core” organization, and we pride ourselves on our ability to reward and recognize top performers.
BENEFITS ARE THE GAME CHANGER
FTI enriches the lives of its employees through industry-leading total rewards. Our compensation, benefits, time off, and wellness programs are designed to reward individual results that create team success, improve financial security for our employees and their families, and encourage healthy lifestyles. As an eligible employee*, your programs include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives
401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans
Paid Time Off
Performance Incentives/Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
And so much more!
*Regular/Full-Time Employees are eligible for FTI benefit programs.
We stand strong in our values as we work to Create World-Class Opportunities to Succeed through:
Uncompromised focus on keeping people SAFE.
Building TRUST in everything we do.
REDEFINING what’s possible.
Rewarding individual results that create TEAM SUCCESS.
If you’re ready to learn more about growing your career with us, apply today!
Faith Technologies, Inc. (FTI) is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer. FTI will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Faith Technologies, Inc. will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.