Application Engineer I

Overview

Application Engineer I responsible for end-to-end presales engineering activities for Fire Protection & Suppression opportunities across transportation, data center, commercial, industrial, fit-out and key account verticals. The role handles techno-commercial activities and supports technical job-winning and HOTO approval processes.

What you'll do

• Review project inputs and project intake forms shared by the Front Desk/Sales.
• Analyze requirements and initiate kick-off calls with the Front Desk after receiving the CoE SFDC code and timeframe.
• Prepare designs on floor plans to develop the BOQ when one is unavailable.
• Identify potential issues and risks, communicate them to customers, and help mitigate them.
• Engage OEMs and subcontractors to obtain suitable solutions and proposals.
• Analyze OEM proposals and commercials using past data and benchmark costing from the SCM Database.
• Prepare optimized techno-commercial costing sheets, proposals and compliance statements.
• Perform self-quality control and obtain second-level quality control from the Delivery Manager.
• Submit completed deliverables to the Front Desk.
• Perform second-level quality control of deliverables prepared by other Application Engineers.
• Update SFDC regularly and complete timesheets and assigned training on time.
• Negotiate and follow up with OEMs and Internal OPS/Post Sales teams to obtain appropriate project pricing.
• Participate in daily and cadence calls with the business team.
• Develop strategies to increase the win rate.
• Align with organizational KPIs including Quality, Cycle Time, OTD, Win rate and Productivity.

What you'll need

• BE in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Fire Protection & Suppression Systems domains.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Protection & Suppression Systems, including Fire Sprinkler, Pre-action system, Water spray, standpipe & hose system, Hydrant network, Fire water storage, Stationary pumps, Foam suppression, water mist system, Kitchen hood system, and Gas Suppression including FM, Novec, Inergen and Co2.
• Presales and estimation experience across Transportation, Commercial, Fit-outs, Industries and Data Centers.
• Ability to perform hydraulic and flow calculations and product selections, including deviation/compliance statements.
• Ability to work on complex costing sheets covering Material, Engineering, Operations and Subcon costs.
• Skill in articulating offered solutions through high-standard technical proposal documents.
• Ability to build a strong network with regionally specific third-party vendors.
• Ability to learn quickly and use problem-solving techniques.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work as a good team player.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Building Management System.
• Experience designing Fire Protection & Suppression systems, including fire hydrant, sprinkler, HVWS, MVWS, Foam, Water Mist and Gas Suppression, per NFPA, BSEN, Vds, TAC and NBC norms.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and flow calculations using SprinkCAD, Fire-CAD, ANSUL and HYGOOD.
• Experience preparing BOQs and material track sheets according to approved/shop drawings and material technical data sheets.
• Experience coordinating with consultants and clients for contractual clarifications and design approval.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Sprink CAD, Fire CAD, Navis and Excel.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.