Project Application Engineer

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Project Application Engineer will support the various engineering and technical projects as well as selling objectives of Wyoming Machinery Company – Power Systems through direction and coordination by the Power Systems Engineering Manager. To include local project engineering and management, as well as application engineering. This could include design, technical support, power system pricing and ordering, coordinating and selling. In general, to manage/engineer projects of limited exposure to the company using the appropriate resources as provided by Wyoming Machinery Company, Caterpillar, and other vendor affiliates. Various levels of knowledge and abilities listed below are required and will determine job placement.

Job placement will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities in accordance with the following guidelines, including prior experience:

• Project Application Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering Discipline, from an accredited 4-year college or university. Basic understanding of how engines, generators, PV and energy storage systems are used in Power Systems applications.
• Project Application Engineer II: In addition to the above role and responsibilities, minimum 3 years of experience in power systems design, management or sales. Additional certificates or endorsements from applicable training related to project management, application engineering, and power generation are preferred. Extensive technical knowledge of power systems (engine, generator and electrical systems), preferably Caterpillar, technical design and process management are required. Serve as the primary Project Manager / Engineer for projects in which Wyoming Machinery Company Power Systems functions as the General Contractor or EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) Contractor. This will include setup, host, and leading regular meetings with all concerned parties involved in projects and will be measured by successful completion managing and executing these large scale and complex power systems projects.
• Project Application Engineer III: In addition to the above roles and responsibilities, Project Application Engineer III must have a demonstrated history of leadership progression and professional responsibilities as it relates to project oversight, and will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams. Minimum 6 years of experience in power systems design, project management, or sales. Advanced understanding of the use of computer software programs, such as, Microsoft, AutoCAD, and Inventory drafting products in a professional setting. Additionally, specific experience creating and managing project schedules and budgets using software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 are expected.

Essential Functions

• Project Application Engineer will be required to learn and understand the installation and application of various types of equipment and systems that Wyoming Machinery Power Systems provides, installs, and maintains both individually and as part of larger projects:
• Industrial and Petroleum Engines
• Electric Power Generators
• Caterpillar Microgrid Products Caterpillar Microgrid Products
• Solar Power (PV, Inverters, System Controllers, Racking and Tracking Systems, etc.)
• Other Power Systems Equipment, such as Power Transformers, Emissions Reduction Systems, Battery Systems, etc.

Project Engineering/Management

• Follow the System Engineering Guide for each Project to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide communication with the general/ electrical contractors, engineers, customers, and/ or end users, about all aspects of a project.
• Develop a project schedule in accordance with PSD standards and the customers’ expectations.
• Review of Customer’s specification and allocated requirements by reviewing design drawings, submittals, calculations, component integration and job site details for technical accuracy and completeness.
• For projects requiring WMC – PSD fabrication, assembly and installation services: construct a production work order using WMC Sales WO Status tool and releasing to the appropriate department. The production work order should include all production design requirements (as was sold or specified by the customer), equipment catalog cut- sheets and installation information, drawings, etc.
• Review on-going production progress, on a segment-by-segment basis, for accuracy and quality as per the production work order and customers’ requirements. Upon completion of a segment, ensure that all appropriate signatures and reviews have been performed by production.
• Coordinate meetings throughout the life of the project:
• Project Kick-off meeting with sales rep to review the requirements of the project.
• Pre-Production Meeting to review the production requirements for the project and to present the production work order to the PSD Production Manager.
• Post production meeting with sales, production and service departments to review the overall success of the project.
• Source, purchase, and expedite package components and accessories, within project forecasted budgets.
• Track Project costs throughout the life of the project to ensure budgets are met, and upon completion produce a project cost summary.

Sales Application Support

• Reviewing the customer’s specifications against the sales quotation to gain a better understanding of the all requirements and commitments, while at the same time, creating a specification review to identify discrepancies, exceptions, clarifications, and/or special notes.
• When required, create submittals for the customer’s approval prior to final order being placed with PSD or Caterpillar.
• Generate Necessary equipment drawings for submittals and production (as required by the specification requirements) utilizing PSD resources. This will include general arrangement drawings (GA Drawings), conceptual layouts, structural drawings and equipment footprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P & ID), electrical schematics (AC, DC, and Interconnection Diagrams) and instrumentation List.
• Provide sizing calculations for all equipment and their respective component integration, as required by the customer and to ensure each product packaged by the PSD maintains the highest quality, reliability, and most importantly safety levels.
• Build Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Manuals including as built information to be sent to the customer upon project completion utilizing the PSD resources.

Project Reporting

• Project Application Engineer will keep track of all information regarding projects using the required software. The progress of each project and its current phase will be reported to the Power Systems Engineering Manager. As the project(s) advances through the Process Phases, according to the System Engineering Guide, the Project Application Engineer I will take the information to Power Systems Engineering Manager to review and sign off on each individual phase before the project advances to the next phase. The intent of this reporting is to keep accuracy, efficiency and history of each PSD project for continued future improvement.

Additional Functions

• Will work on other engineering projects throughout WMC as designated by Power Systems Engineering Manager. This includes the ADAPT product line.
• Coordinate advertising, promotion and marketing activities with various entities in the Company and with Caterpillar to ensure that a consistent, appropriate message is delivered to the territory.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Completed B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering Discipline, from an accredited 4yr College or University.
• Successful understanding of how engines, generators, PV and energy storage systems are used.
• This individual must also have an excellent understanding of the use of computer software programs, such as, Microsoft, AutoCAD, and Inventor drafting products. (Experience in a professional setting required for II & III.)
• The Project Application Engineer should also possess following skills/knowledge: ability to work effectively with others, both inside and outside the company, ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, basic public speaking skills, advanced computer skills, able to organize time and priorities, and be Self-motivated.

Preferred

• Experience in power systems design or sales are preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of power systems (engine, generator and electrical systems), preferably Caterpillar, technical design and process management is preferred.
• Some technical knowledge of power systems will be helpful.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Material and equipment directly used: Company forms for quotes, rental contracts, invoicing, expense accounting and the like. The Project Application Engineer will use product literature, reference material, and Company files. The PC, telephone, fax and other business tools will be used on a daily basis.
• Visits to Company facilities, PSD locations, customer offices and job sites.
• Must be able to work long days
• Sit for 4 to 8 hours per day
• Use hands for fine manipulation
• Walking and/or standing for 1 to 4 hours per day
• Walking up and down stairs
• Capability to see, hear and feel machine condition indicators
• Lift up to fifty pounds on an infrequent basis
• Some travel by automobile and air required, with occasional overnight stay.
• Operate a company vehicle requiring a valid driver’s license (driving record must meet company insurance standards and is reviewed annually).