Commercial Applications Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for two (2) Commercial Application Engineers (CAE) to support a Fortune 500 client within the energy technology industry. This team delivers advanced control systems and digital solutions for power generation and industrial applications. The Commercial Application Engineer (CAE) plays a key role in supporting sales efforts by developing competitive, technically sound proposals and ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives. Specific responsibilities include, but aren't limited to :

Review customer specifications, drawings, and RFQs; prepare compliance tables.

Act as the primary technical contact for proposals, guiding customers and internal teams.

Lead the quoting process for core and complex control system offerings.

Develop tailored solutions using standard design tools, technical libraries, and system configurations.

Estimate costs accurately and assess technical, execution, and commercial risks.

Coordinate with supply chain and third-party vendors for extended scope pricing.

Work with sales and pricing teams to define competitive strategies.

Consolidate financials and present proposals for internal approvals.

Ensure timely bid submissions and compliance with internal processes.

Participate in customer meetings, negotiations, and technical presentations.

Support project handover from inquiry-to-order to execution teams.

Contribute to process improvements and maintain proposal templates and best practices.

This is a fully remote, year-long contract with the potential to be extended up to 18 months and to convert into a permanent employee for the client. Hourly pay is $48-50 / hour with flexibility depending on skillset and experience. Full benefits are available to opt-in to.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, electronic, power preferred) with minimum 4 years’ experience in application / design and / or field service in industrial control systems OR High School Diploma / GED with at least 8 plus year of experience in application / design and / or field service in industrial control systems.
• 4 years of experience within Generator Control (Excitation / Static Starters such as EX2100e, ABB UNITROL, or similar) AND / OR Unit Control (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Aero, Hydro, Nuclear)
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) like GE Mark V / Mark VIe, Simens SPPA-T300, ABB Symphony Plus, Emerson Ovation, Honeywell Experion PKS or related.
• Great communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of skillsets, teams and personalities
• Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Experience with developing scoping, pricing, terms & conditions (T&Cs) or related for RFPs