Applications Engineer

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Lonestar Electric Supply has an immediate opening for an Applications Engineer- Design. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a growing design team, working with Electrical and General Contractors, as well as Developers and owners - in designing and budgeting code compliant lighting and control systems. This position will require strong communication skills, electrical knowledge, Computer Design software experience, and a drive to help structure a successful/profitable design group from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Sales team and its customers to understand project goals and requirements.
• Request, organize, and manage all available project documentation.
• Design, takeoff, create project deliverables, and submittals using Lonestar CAD standards and common practices.
• Utilize CRM to input Bill of Materials into our system to quote or price within Lonestar Stock or with Lonestar Vendor Partners.
• Deliver all quotes and project design submittals to client timely.
• Maintain pricing updates for Projects and communicate to client regularly.
• Answer and respond to all client inquiries.
• Participate in project meetings, both in-person and virtually.
• Programming and troubleshooting of Lighting Control Systems.
• Field visits to obtain or communicate project design specifications.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor or manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or associate Degree in related field: design or electrical.
• Industry Experience preferred but not required, Lighting and Lighting Controls.
• Familiarity and Confidence with Computer Aided Design software and drafting standards, AutoCAD/Agi32.
• Experience using Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with Excel.
• Ability to interface with the customer on a professional and personal level.
• Responsive and passionate about customer service.
• Ability to manage an email account in Outlook.
• Highly adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Own project design from start to finish independently.
• Coordinate multiple projects with various entities at one time.
• Ability to manage and support multiple client accounts and standards.
• Focused on meeting deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

Disclaimer

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.