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In this critical leadership role, you will serve as the primary technical and business focal point for Powell’s electrical equipment and field service portfolio. You will partner closely with Sales and Strategic Account teams to drive high-quality bid decisions, optimize technical and commercial strategies, and maximize win rates at target margins.\nYou will lead a team of applications (estimating) engineers, delivering complex technical solutions for medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, MCCs, E-Houses, and power systems. This position combines hands-on technical leadership, team management, process improvement, and strategic growth initiatives to support the continued expansion of Powell’s Service Division.\nKey ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary technical expert and business focal point for Powell’s electrical equipment and Field Service portfolio.\n\nProvide informed technical input to enquiry/bid go/no-go decisions.\nPartner with Sales and Strategic Accounts to ensure technically sound, commercially optimized bid strategies that align with company objectives and maximize order win probability at the best possible margins.\nManage the PGS-Houston Applications Engineering resources, balancing strategic tender priorities while maintaining departmental flexibility to handle urgent workloads - with a strong emphasis on quality of wins over quantity of tenders.\nLead, develop, and mentor a team of estimating engineers, including task assignments, performance management, on-the-job training, information management, and supplier/vendor coordination.\nDevelop and refine standard solutions and processes to drive continuous improvements in cost, quality, and execution efficiency.\nAnalyze project specifications, drawings, and data sheets to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements for MV and LV electrical distribution systems.\nLead technical initiatives to support division growth, including customer site visits to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customer needs.\nBuild and maintain strong customer relationships while proactively managing expectations on deliverables.\nQualifications\nMinimum 5 years of managerial/leadership experience of engineering teams.\nBachelor’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.\nSenior-level technical expertise in at least one of the following areas:\nElectrical Equipment Field Service (installation, testing, start-up, and training)\nPower Systems\nElectrical System Integration (preferably switchgear and MCC applications)\nStrong leadership, mentorship, and problem-solving skills with the ability to guide engineering teams.\nProven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.\nExcellent verbal and written English communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.\nAbility to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.\nDemonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and the development/use of estimating-related KPIs to track growth, efficiency, and cost performance.\nWillingness to travel up to 25%.\nRequired Skills, Knowledge & Experience\nIn-depth knowledge of Powell equipment, including both current and legacy (previous vintage) product lines.\nStrong familiarity with:5/15kV Switchgear, 38kV Switchgear\nLow Voltage and Medium Voltage MCCs\nPower Control Rooms / E-Houses\nPanelboards and Relay Panels\n\nExperience with field modifications to existing electrical equipment.\nProficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, symbols, wiring diagrams, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards (ANSI, ISO, etc.).\nPractical knowledge of drafting/CAD, design and circuitry, documentation, material ordering, and providing technical support to sales, customers, and shop personnel.\nInnovative mindset with a proven ability to improve existing products and processes focusing on quality, delivery, and cost optimization.\nWORKING & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS\nThe 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nIt 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.\nThe 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. 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