About the role

  • Serve as the technical lead in the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) process: from customer inquiry, through scoping and quoting, to final handoff to execution.
  • Develop and validate technical scopes of work for retrofit, upgrade, and overhaul solutions in collaboration with Engineering.
  • Interpret customer specifications and identify deviations or clarifications.
  • Evaluate process data (flow, pressure, gas composition, temperature) to select appropriate compressor models and configurations.
  • Perform thermodynamic and mechanical performance calculations to develop performance curves, power requirements for compressors and their auxiliaries.
  • Review applicable API standards (e.g., API 617, API 614).
  • Participate in quoting reviews, risk assessments, and contract technical terms validation.
  • Prepare and design high-quality technical proposals and cost estimates.
  • Serve as the main technical contact during pre-sale and post-award phases.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers and Fleet SMEs to support bids and large project pursuit strategies.
  • Conduct customer presentations, technical clarifications, and design review meetings.
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of market trends and customer needs for assigned fleet(s).
  • Contribute to the refinement of technical and commercial workflows, tools, and documentation.

Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in rotating equipment technical roles (engineering, field service, applications, or commercial)
  • Deep knowledge of at least one core fleet: centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, or steam turbines
  • Experience developing or quoting engineered solutions, especially in oil & gas, chemicals, or power
  • Strong commercial acumen with ability to interact credibly with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication; able to produce customer-facing documents and presentations
  • Familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, mechanical drawings, and basic costing principles.

Job title

Application Engineer – Centrifugal or Steam Turbines

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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