As an Engineer - Application, you will be responsible for partnering with sales and manufacturers to provide technical expertise regarding applications of products/services. Answer questions and demonstrate how product offerings and services can solve customer problems and create sales opportunities to promote and reinforce the business image as a total solutions provider. Quote and manage orders for equipment and services sold for key manufacturers. **Responsibilities:** + Provides technical expertise as a specialist for product solutions to existing vertical customers, Outside and Inside Sales Representatives. + Identifies and presents alternative manufacturing to support additional sources for end customer purchasing. Lead initiatives to eliminate sole-sourced items and reconcile discrepancies between customer ERP and supplier part numbers to improve data accuracy and strategic procurement ability. + Specifies products to meet customer requirements and needs, recommends inventory of products, and provides quotations working through existing manufacturers and in support of branch representatives. + Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and customers, focusing on key agents and serving as liaison for technical product manufacturers to the field. + Trains and assists sales staff with product familiarity, new product development, related product technology, and sales skills. + Conducts presentations for customers, consultant, fellow associates, conferences and meetings on product-related topics. + Provides customer support to include answering customer questions and addressing concerns. Ensures all cases are resolved or escalated to appropriate resources. + Lead and participate in presentation of Anixter products, services and capabilities at industry trade shows and conferences.. **Qualifications:** + Bachelors Degree- Engineering degree preferred. Candidates with substantial relevant technical experience, in lieu of an engineering degree, will also be considered + 3+ years working in the electrical utility industry for a manufacturer, distributor, utility, contractor, or engineering firm. + Demonstrated skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. + Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process. + Ability to travel 0 - 25%