Application Engineer - Engineered Business

Application Engineer – Richmond, VA

Reports to:

Project & Application Engineering Manager.

Position Summary:

This role requires working knowledge of KSB products and processes, industry standards, and the ability to navigate complex project specifications. The candidate will utilize this knowledge to complete and manage quotations for pumps and auxiliary equipment focusing on “Engineered Business” within the Energy market segment. Employee needs to develop close relationships with the KSB Sales Personnel, local KSB Supply Chain and Operations personnel, KSB Factories, and local US suppliers of auxiliary equipment.

• Generate and manage multiple Engineered Business project quotations at a fast pace. Candidate should be able to quote projects directly or provide pass‑through support to our other KSB Offices.
• Primary business focuses on the Energy (ENY) market areas (i.e., Power Generation), but the candidate will be expected to support General Industry (e.g., Steel Mills and Paper Mills, and potentially Petrochemical Chemical (PCC) market areas as necessary).
• Provide technical responses to local KSB personnel, KSB factories, sub‑suppliers, and customers.
• Use KSB tools to provide pump technical information such as data sheets, speed curves, drawings, etc.
• Interact with vendors for buyouts.
• Understand/translate drawings and specifications.
• Compile costing for all equipment and project needs and work with KSB Sales Personnel to create customer quotations.
• Stay abreast of company offerings (products and services), Tools and Systems.
• Support AE Manager with routine reporting on key performance metrics.
• Maintain departmental filing and records.
• Perform other Application Engineering responsibilities as assigned.

• Responsiveness – sensitivity for urgency and timeliness; ensures efficiency and thoroughness of communications.
• Time management – managing one’s own time and the time required for projects along with the ability to prioritize tasks to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective speaking – convey information to others one on one and with customers so others understand.
• Reading comprehension – understand and comprehend written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Computer skills – familiarity with and effective use of all applicable MS Office applications, KSB Selection tools and AutoCAD.
• Active learning – understanding the implications of new information for current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Social perceptiveness – awareness of others’ reactions and interpretation; ability to convey appropriate responses and interface effectively with internal and external partners.
• Written expression – ability to communicate and convey information and ideas so others understand.
• Deductive reasoning – ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible/useful answers.
• Intuitive – identify potential problems and address them before they become issues; creative in identifying solutions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Technical aptitude (advanced level) – applicable to requirements shown in Position Skills Matrix.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and working experience with mechanical equipment or auxiliary equipment.

B.S. degree in Engineering with at least two years of experience in centrifugal pump engineering and application. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company;
Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities, and the best career prospects.