Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zekelman Industries is a domestic manufacturer of steel pipe, tube, and related products. The Field Application Engineer serves as a technical leader for steel and PVC raceway products, supporting product specification, code-compliant designs, installations, technical documentation, training, and customer engagement across commercial, industrial, data center, and mission-critical projects.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a technical advocate for steel and PVC raceway products, including conduit, fittings, strut, and accessories
- Engages consulting engineers and design teams to support product specification and align solutions with project requirements
- Collaborates with electrical and general contractors to provide technical support during estimating, coordination, and installation phases
- Supports data center and mission-critical facility owners by aligning product solutions with reliability standards and design requirements
- Develops technical documentation including submittals, cut sheets, CAD details, and installation guides to support project execution
- Delivers technical presentations, training sessions, and lunch-and-learns to design and construction partners
- Partners with internal sales, product management, and engineering teams to share field insights and influence product improvements
- Supports value engineering efforts by demonstrating cost, performance, and safety advantages of Zekelman products
- Maintains expertise in electrical codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, UL, CSA, ANSI, and NEMA
- Represents the organization at industry events, trade shows, and technical forums to expand market presence and build relationships
- Tracks project specifications and wins to support strategic planning and business development initiatives
- Collaborates with other Zekelman divisions to deliver integrated solutions for complex projects
- Promotes and ensures compliance with health and safety practices in accordance with regulatory and company standards
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in electrical construction, raceway systems, or technical sales/engineering support roles
- Strong knowledge of electrical raceway systems including steel conduit (EMT, rigid, IMC), PVC conduit, and related accessories
- Solid understanding of commercial and industrial construction workflows, including design, estimating, bidding, and installation
- Experience working with consulting engineers, contractors, and project owners
- Strong technical communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly
- Experience delivering training sessions, presentations, and technical discussions
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and coordinated models
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Willingness to travel frequently on a national basis
- Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable attendance when not traveling
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with CAD, BIM, or specification software preferred
Benefits
- This is a remote role with national travel required for project support and customer engagement.
- Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Employee Loyalty Awards
- Performance-based yearly merit increases
- Profit-sharing bonus opportunities
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting
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