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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Project Applications Engineer
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What they do
An Application Developer or Engineer designs or improves applications software. Oversees the entire applications development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$111,735 / year median in Virginia
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Project Application Engineer (Industrial Automation)? Roanoke, VA ? Up to $139K Base ? 5 Weeks PTO | ~15% Travel We're looking for a Project Application Engineer to support full-system design and execution of industrial automation solutions for overhead crane and heavy industrial applications.
This role blends technical engineering, client interaction, and project execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of a project. What You'll DoDevelop system specifications across drives, motors, transformers, and control systemsPerform power system evaluations and ensure compliance with industry standardsEvaluate supplier proposals and optimize cost vs. performanceSupport technical proposals and client-facing engineering discussionsLead design reviews with internal teams, vendors, and customersProvide technical guidance throughout project executionIdentify new applications and support business growth initiativesWhat You BringBS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering fieldExperience in industrial automation, drives, or power systemsStrong understanding of system-level design and integrationAbility to interface with OEMs, vendors, and end usersWhy Join5 weeks PTO starting day oneWork on complex, engineered-to-order systemsOpportunity to influence both technical design and business outcomes Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
This role blends technical engineering, client interaction, and project execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of a project. What You'll DoDevelop system specifications across drives, motors, transformers, and control systemsPerform power system evaluations and ensure compliance with industry standardsEvaluate supplier proposals and optimize cost vs. performanceSupport technical proposals and client-facing engineering discussionsLead design reviews with internal teams, vendors, and customersProvide technical guidance throughout project executionIdentify new applications and support business growth initiativesWhat You BringBS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering fieldExperience in industrial automation, drives, or power systemsStrong understanding of system-level design and integrationAbility to interface with OEMs, vendors, and end usersWhy Join5 weeks PTO starting day oneWork on complex, engineered-to-order systemsOpportunity to influence both technical design and business outcomes Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.