Description
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Associate Degree in design or electrical
- Familiarity and confidence with Computer Aided Design software and drafting standards (AutoCAD, Agi32)
- Experience using Bluebeam
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage email in Microsoft Outlook
- Experience with CRM for BOM entry and quoting
- Programming and troubleshooting of Lighting Control Systems
- Ability to interface professionally with customers and respond to inquiries
- Ability to own project design from start to finish independently
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously
- Responsive, customer-service focused, adaptable to fast-paced environment
- Focus on meeting deadlines and delivering timely quotes/submittals
- Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and remain stationary ~50% of the time; regular computer use
- Industry experience in lighting and lighting controls
What We Do
Lonestar Electric Supply is a wholesale company offering electrical supplies distribution services.
