Applications Engineering Supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of managerial/leadership experience of engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering preferred) from an accredited institution, plus 8–10 years of relevant industry experience OR a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience without a degree.
• Senior-level technical expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• Electrical Equipment Field Service (installation, testing, start-up, and training)
• Power Systems
• Electrical System Integration (preferably switchgear and MCC applications)
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and problem-solving skills with the ability to guide engineering teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and the development/use of estimating-related KPIs to track growth, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• In-depth knowledge of Powell equipment, including both current and legacy (previous vintage) product lines.
• Strong familiarity with:
• 5/15kV Switchgear, 38kV Switchgear
• Low Voltage and Medium Voltage MCCs
• Power Control Rooms / E-Houses
• Panelboards and Relay Panels
• Experience with field modifications to existing electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, symbols, wiring diagrams, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards (ANSI, ISO, etc.).
• Practical knowledge of drafting/CAD, design and circuitry, documentation, material ordering, and providing technical support to sales, customers, and shop personnel.
• Innovative mindset with a proven ability to improve existing products and processes focusing on quality, delivery, and cost optimization.
• WORKING & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There will be some work in the shop environment and exposure to the elements of our shop.
• Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities. The customer sites can be refineries, utility substation yards or even offshore platforms.
• It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, carry or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.