Alliance Application Engineer

Job Summary The Alliance Application Engineer actively facilitates the daily operations of our Alliance team by providing solutions and ensuring high-quality customer service. Key responsibilities include regularly visiting customers, consulting with customers on product and system applications, offering technical product support to both branches and customers, providing feedback to management on the effectiveness of sourcing plans and strategies, and providing valuable input to the Alliance team on customer needs and concerns, such as pricing, products, competition, procedures, and market potential. Additionally, plays a critical role in evaluating new products and making recommendations on stock levels, offering field troubleshooting assistance, and conducting product application assessments. Works collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement solutions. Location Tampa, FL Application Deadline July 20, 2026 Responsibilities Essential functions: Assists in engagements with alliance customers and provides support in consultations on product and system applications, working closely with senior and mid‑level engineers to deliver responsive, quality service that meets customer expectations. Maintains regular communication and collaboration with customers' engineering staff and consultants to provide technical support for the Alliance team, branches, and customers. Maintains an understanding of Electric and/or Natural Gas Utility systems. Participates in working on technically difficult problems where engineering concepts are needed, leveraging a broad range of products and services to assist mid‑level and senior engineers in resolving complex issues related to product technology. Supports the implementation of marketing plans and strategies, providing input to other sales and marketing staff on customer needs and concerns regarding pricing, products, competition, procedures, and market potential. Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to create TCCM cost savings documentation that is relevant to the assigned customer base, developing skills in problem‑solving and operational excellence. Assists in evaluating new products and making recommendations on stock levels for new and existing products, providing input to the pricing and purchasing departments on product evaluations and code descriptions, inventory management, pricing developments, and other related functions, under the guidance of senior and mid‑level engineers. Non‑essential functions: Performs product updates and new product launches for branches and customers as required. Attends and assists with sales meetings, trade shows, and training programs as needed. Collaborates and provides technical trainings and presentations for Border States personnel internally as well as external customers. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications Minimum of a 4‑year technical or engineering degree required. Preferred: knowledge and technical competence in understanding of electrical and/or natural gas utility distribution and transmission systems. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred. Some travel is required. Skills and Abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and maintain a positive attitude under pressure. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication with the ability to effectively plan and organize. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 - 33%, Frequently 34 - 66%, Continuously 67 - 100% Lift from Waist: ≤ 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: ≤ 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: ≤ 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting – Continuously Standing – Frequently Walking – Frequently Bending/stooping – Frequently Crawling – Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs – Frequently Reaching – Frequently Crouching/squatting – Occasionally Kneeling – Occasionally Balancing – Occasionally Repetitive motion – Continuously Pivoting – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally Grasping – Continuously Fingering – Continuously Talking – Continuously Driving – Occasionally Desk work – Continuously Use of a computer – Continuously Use of a telephone – Frequently Hearing – Continuously Exposure – Occasionally Travel – Occasionally Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Personal Leave time and more! Bonuses for branch and company goals achieved Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving) Drug testing The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Border States