Senior Applications Engineer

Senior Applications Engineer

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Brief Description

GEOTEK/PUPI is a market leader in engineered fiberglass composite utility structures, providing both standard and customized solutions for customers ranging from rural co‑ops to large utilities. The Senior Applications Engineer will assist customers in designing distribution and transmission utility structures using PUPI fiberglass products, develop new products based on customer requirements, prepare technical proposals for bids, and lead within the Applications Engineering team.

• Develop, maintain, and “own” the technical relationship with customers; advocate for the use of fiberglass structures.
• Understand, develop, and clarify customer requirements for structural loading and usage.
• Perform distribution and transmission line design calculations, using hand calculations and/or CAD (e.g., PLS, Spida Calc) according to the NESC code.
• Perform structural calculations and analysis of PUPI crossarms and other structures to determine suitability of customer applications.
• Prepare and conduct presentations and proposals to customers, as needed.
• Lead the development of technical proposals for bids, leading a team of engineers and other cross‑functional members.
• Identify new product opportunities and opportunities for innovation.
• Be a leader within the Application Engineering team with a customer focus, developing strategies and tactics to support business needs.
• Conduct engineering review and approval of designs and other engineering work.
• Schedule and conduct testing of new and existing product in partnership with GEOTEK test engineers.
• Review and interpret analysis and test results and use sound engineering judgement to make data‑driven design decisions.
• Coordinate or guide design documentation such as engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, reports, etc.
• Develop a strong partnership with the Sales and Operations teams and collaborate to ensure all customer expectations are met.
• Represent GEOTEK/PUPI in front of customers with a high degree of integrity, credibility, and passion.
• Occasional travel required.
• Support the mission of the organization and adhere to all company policies.
• Perform other duties as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year engineering program (Mechanical, Civil, Structural). Advanced degrees desired.
• Currently or able to become a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 5+ years’ experience in an electrical utility company and/or engineering consulting firm designing distribution lines and structures, meeting RUS, NESC, and other relevant standards.
• Experience with 3D CAD software;
  Solid Works preferred.
• Proficient in distribution line design software such as PLS-CADD/Pole, SPIDACalc, and/or O-Calc.
• Experience presenting proposals and working directly with customers.
• Proven record of leading projects (project management) and on‑time delivery.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.

• Generally an office environment, with some manual work and manipulation of product and hardware in the test lab and customer sites.

$98,174 – $138,099 annually (range). Final offers may vary.

• Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• HSA employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing
• Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more)