Consulting – Specifying Engineer

Consulting – Specifying Engineer

LS ELECTRIC America, Inc. Illinois, United States (Remote) - On-site Training for first week

Job Description: Field Application Engineer

(This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship)

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Senior Consulting – Specifying Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the primary technical resource for customers, ensuring LSEA products are specified and listed as preferred/approved manufacturers in base specifications and technical projects.
• Provide technical assistance to customers, delivering tailored solutions and driving value in applications using LSEA’s product suite.
• Serve as a product expert, leveraging disruptive innovation solutions and LSEA Ability
• technology to solve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Business Development teams to create strategic plans, representing technical solutions and recommendations.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities by utilizing LSEA intellectual property, technical resources, and expertise in both traditional and emerging markets.
• Train and support sales representatives and internal team members on LSEA product systems and technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with customers' management and executives, providing technical insights, resolving complex problems, and optimizing operations.
• Act as a market intelligence source for senior management, reporting on product gaps, new opportunities, market trends, and customer needs.
• Provide technical support to project managers and representatives as needed, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
• Develop and deliver customer training on industry technical topics and LSEA-specific solutions, addressing customer challenges effectively.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals that position LSEA competitively in the market.
• Resolve technical and commercial conflicts, including quotation terms, deliverables, and liquidated damages, in collaboration with the legal and project teams.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical design for MV/LV switchgear and one-line electrical distribution systems.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth familiarity with codes and standards such as ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL, and EUSERC.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 40% travel across the assigned regions.

Skills:

• Exceptional technical design expertise in power systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to train, lead, and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Seniority Level
• Associate
• Industry