Applications Engineer

Description

IPS is seeking innovative and dynamic engineers to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing. At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform. We're looking for technically proficient and entrepreneurial problem-solvers who embrace challenges, continuously seek knowledge, and push the limits of what's possible. At IPS, you'll have the chance to work on impactful engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of our industry.

You'll collaborate with the brightest minds, learn from experts, and grow professionally in a value-driven company. Unleash your potential with IPS and be part of something big.

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Application Engineer for the Hydro Services Team. The Application Engineer will perform technical sales support related to Hydro Field Service Projects and related repairs. As an Application Engineer, it is crucial to collaborate with the regional sales teams and customers. The inclusive yet decisive technical leadership of the various proposal efforts will be key to the West Region's performance and success.

• Provide technical support for the Sales organization and liaise between the site team and the engineering team in the ITO (Inquiry to order) phase of Hydro Projects.
• Responsible for travelling to the customer job sites to support job walks for technical specification reviews and to obtain data collection to support the engineered technical solution.
• Own the development of job costing, to support pricing and execution of the project scope of work.
• Assist with proposals, technical solution development, interfacing with field engineers and providing customer insights and market intelligence on pricing, scope of work and execution actions.
• Provide excellent technical expertise related to Hydro Generator stators, rotors, excitation systems, monitoring devices and peripheral components.
• Ability to oversee labor, crew members and contractors supporting high quality performance levels in service to all methods/procedures related to the defined scope of work.
• Perform casual field engineering service inspections and offer insights on possible services required to customers including generator stator rewinding and all related tasks.
• Support the Risk process at the ITO stage with input on project costing, scope, schedule, and execution risks.
• Identify product failures and lead the identification of possible root causes to support the failure analysis.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Licensed Engineer Certification or eligibility, preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Hydro Services
• Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team
• Ability to anticipate events and develop adaptive strategies/tactics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, as required
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport and driver's license
• Knowledge of power distribution, utilization equipment and application considerations including the various types of switch gear, relays, breakers, transformers, motors, generators (including control & excitation) and variable speed drives

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You're proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

IPS opened its doors in 2007 to become the industry's leading service provider, offering single-source electromechanical and power…