Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Equipment Application Engineer Intern DEPARTMENT: Operations CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, part-time

SUMMARY:

General Responsibilities:

Building Controls and Services provides a comprehensive suite of products and services to help clients efficiently optimize their facility operations. The Equipment Application Engineer Intern coordinates with the HVAC outside sales team to promote, estimate, and bid various product lines represented by BCS.

Reports to: Director of Sales Receives input from: Sales Engineers Direct Reports: none

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

60%   PRODUCT SELECTION AND PRICING SUPPORT 

• Designs RF layouts with engineers and contractors as directed by outside salesperson
• Selects preliminary equipment with outside salesperson on upcoming design/plan & spec projects
• Reviews plans, specifications, addendums and bid dates for projects
• Verifies equipment selections on BCS basis of design projects in preparation for bids
• Take-offs/Estimates/Prices for large HVAC equipment & other miscellaneous items from our product lines with outside salesperson’s oversight
• Coordinates bids with others in department

30%   PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT ORDERS 

• Updates internal and external databases to keep up-to-date on the status of all sales opportunities
• Gathers information and generate submittals to meet project specifications for approval by design engineer
• Orders equipment form approved submittals
• Coordinates ordering and project information with project manager to ensure smooth handoff
• Price change order as necessary

10%   CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Assists customers and potential customers with problems involving the use of company products and services and recommends suitable solutions according to their needs
• Attends local events in an effort to build and strengthen relationships while promoting BCS and its offerings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.

Skills and Experience

• One year of experience in engineering systems or related field, preferred.
• Some knowledge of engineering fundamentals and HVAC concepts and operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical abilities to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and create and interpret graphs.
• Ability to build rapport and strengthen relationships with new and existing customers.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Organized with an attention to detail.
• Proficient with programming functions.
• Good contracting skills required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD or similar CAD programs.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical plans and specification.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver license

Other Requirements

• Requires travel to and from job sites, primarily within the local area and Kansas
• Requires occasional overnight stays

Training and development:

• Studies literature and attends seminars to keep current in products, processes and materials. Must be familiar with competitor’s product lines and how our products or exceed specification.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing, walking, bending, squatting or twisting on a regular basis. May require the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or reach with hands and arms occasionally. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and may be required to carry, lift, move or push 100 or more pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others. Frequently uses hands or fingers to handle of feel. Frequent use of manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen through the day. Requires ability to see up close and distant, distinguish colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position regularly works in an office setting and also frequently visits company sites in all types of indoor and outdoor conditions including near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, extreme heat, cold and humidity. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic fumes or chemicals. Regular noise levels range from minimal to moderate, but may be very loud when visiting job sites.

Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

EEO Statement It is the policy of Building Controls and Services, Inc. (BCS) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

AA Statement As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Building Controls and Services, Inc. (BCS) will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.