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Job Information
Job title

Application Engineer

Company GE
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Mississippi, Jackson
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 7/25/2008
Description
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Jackson, MS
Job #: 824692
Posted: May 29, 2008 Responsibilities

* Lead the technical team in proposal activity for designs and proposals including technical specifications, component costing, and engineering effort estimation.

* Perform basic studies necessary to verify proper specification and design of proposed solutions.

* Augment the commercial team for customer presentations of technical capabilities and proposals.

* Champion programs that make the engineering team more efficient and cost effective.

* Develop new engineering concepts and products biased on feedback from market exposure.

* Support opportunity screening & orders closing strategy efforts. *Ensure compliance to customer technical specifications for proposal work scopes.

* Provide risk analysis support.

* Provide advice on in territory costs.

* Work closely with the NRPS Product Line Leader and Engineering Leader.

* Maintain a high level of technical competency in current technologies, product offerings, applications, and regulatory compliance.

* Mentor other engineers.
Qualifications

*Minimum of 3 years experience with design, studies, specifications, and implementation of electrical transmission and distribution systems.

*BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

*Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States required.

Desired

*Strong knowledge of power systems automation equipment, SCADA applications, power system protection schemes, communication applications, knowledge of factory and site testing and commissioning methods and maintenance procedures.

*Ability to apply advanced ideas in the technical engineering field to practical business problems.

*Customer focused attitude with proven positive results.

*Available to travel, occasionally overseas.

*Strong command of the English language using oral and written skills to communicate technical and business concepts.

*Strong negotiation skills and business sense.

*A credible self starter and self-motivator who is level headed under pressure.

*PE Certification.

*Six Sigma Certification (GE Employees only).

*6 years experience in power systems with an emphasis on high voltage transmission equipment, studies, specifications, and installations.

*Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical degree.
General

*To provide value to our customers and drive orders GE Energy T&D through the development of innovative conceptual solutions and technical specifications for project applications.
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.df-tc

Experience/Skills
See above

Other desired skills:
Application Engineer