Application Engineer
Sales Application Engineer
BIOFerm™ is currently looking for an Application Engineer. BIOFerm is a Wisconsin-based renewable energy company providing turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading facilities. Committed to sustainable and economical organic waste diversion, BIOFerm’s digester and gas processing technology harnesses biogas from fermenting organics—food waste, manure, biosolids, etc.—and converts it into valuable green energy, vehicle fuel, heat and organic products enabling biogas producers to profitably upgrade biogas to renewable natural gas (RNG).
BIOFerm is looking for an Application Engineer with an interest in biogas as a renewable energy source, waste to energy technologies and a desire to further the development and research of biogas technology.
Position Overview:
The Application Engineer will work directly with customers in the agricultural and industrial bioenergy sectors. Experience with the design and operation of renewable natural gas solutions, including the knowledge of digester feed handling, anaerobic digestion, and biogas purification designs, is critical.
Essential Job Functions:
Grow potential client base by actively pursuing potential clients in agricultural and industrial sectors that would benefit from biogas systems
Interact with potential clients, evaluate, and understand requirements and provide accurate technical information to estimate costs of an appropriate system
Complete feasibility studies, including biogas production estimates
Interpret lab testing results of potential feedstock
Develop potential leads into viable projects by following up with interested clients and providing information about biogas technology, carbon offsets, renewable energy grants
Formulate, develop, and submit proposals highlighting our engineered solutions
Represent the company at tradeshows and conferences- scheduling, writing abstracts, giving technical presentations, and staffing the booth
Research and understand the market, competitors and their projects, feedstock sources, and possible projects to pursue
Compile, proofread, and format responses to RFP's, RFI's, etc.
Maintain and organize potential client files
Travel to field sites to speak with clients
Related tasks as needed
Competencies & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree required in Chemical or Biological Engineering
3+ years of relevant work experience selling large capital equipment, over $1M preferred
Ability to effectively discuss and present technical concepts to C-level executives
Experience in technical sales and desire to work in sales
Experience with and knowledge of anaerobic digestion process and ability to apply engineering principals
Strong interpersonal skills and professional personality
Driven attitude and desire to learn
Be comfortable communicating on a technical level when working with outside customers and the internal engineering team
Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on several tasks/projects
Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new programs
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, and be comfortable with public speaking
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
Valid US driver’s license required
Willingness to travel and valid US passport required
Must be authorized to work for any company in the United States. Must not require sponsorship, or continued sponsorship to work for any company in the United States at any time in the future.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation is based on experience and is competitive. BIOFerm offers a comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume. To learn more about BIOFerm and other positions available, please explore our website BIOFermEnergy.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Madison, WI 53719: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
What are your salary requirements?
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
related technical sales: 3 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person