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# Project Applications Engineer, Cooling Systems Organization

- **Company:** Pkaza Llc
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Value Engineering, Computer Network Operations
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-project-applications-engineer-cooling-systems-pittsburgh-pa--9450982e-a278-4bff-8470-fc7489309c8a

## About the Role

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to help bridge the gap between our customers and our engineering team. This role involves selecting equipment, managing procurement, and collaborating with engineering and sales teams. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in HVAC and strong knowledge of data center infrastructure practices., * Bachelor's degree a huge plus - preferably Mechanical Engineering

 * 5-7+ years of HVAC product applications, outside technical sales, and/or mechanical cooling experience
 * Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and mission-critical environments
 * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and translate into business action
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
 * Strong presentation and communication skills; able to influence internal and external stakeholders
 * Demonstrated project leadership, including scheduling, cross-functional collaboration, and milestone tracking
 * Previous military experience a huge plus! Candidates with backgrounds in Electrical/Mechanical roles in the Navy (Nukes, EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees), Army (Power Generation), Air Force (Power Production), Generator Techs, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard are highly encouraged to apply, Acceptance Testing, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Bridge Building, Budget Management, Civil Engineering, Collocation, Communication Skills, Contingency Plans, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Electricity, Equipment Selection, Field Sales, Government Organizations, HVAC, Leadership, Manage Agenda, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Network Operations Center, On Site Support, Power Generation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Procurement Management, Production Planning, Profit & Loss, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Promotional Programs, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Support, Schematics, Seminars, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Sales,
Technical Support, Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Value Engineering

## Description

* Review RFQ/RFP information and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to prepare compliant quotations, including pricing, bill of materials, total cost of ownership documentation, drawings, scope of work, and procedures
 * Participate in contract and pricing negotiations with customers; manage commercial terms and pricing to support sales and margin objectives
 * Build and maintain customer relationships; identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective accounts
 * Develop, maintain, and track project plans outlining goals, schedules, resources, risks, and contingency plans; ensure customer commitments are met and projects stay within budget
 * Provide technical application engineering support for internal stakeholders and external customers
 * Support on-site service needs by coordinating with internal teams and providing technical guidance as required
 * Represent the organization in technical meetings, site walkthroughs, seminars, and presentations to support solution development and promote product offerings
 * Track and communicate project status, technical requirements, and customer information; ensure documentation is properly created, stored, and transferred per quality processes
 * Recommend appropriate product/system applications to meet customer requirements and operational objectives
 * Create, present, and review electrical schematics, system diagrams, and mechanical drawings
 * Develop clear written and verbal communications to describe technical solutions and product capabilities
 * Partner with management and internal departments to identify and reduce commercial, technical, and delivery risks tied to customer and vendor orders
 * Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate costs and implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability
 * Plan and lead factory witness tests (or equivalent acceptance testing), including agenda creation, execution coordination, and customer communication
 * Identify and propose cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options, and new product/solution opportunities
 * Promote a positive, professional image by working collaboratively and responding to internal and external stakeholders in a timely, service-oriented manner


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