Application Designer

Application Designer

Position Type:                      Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                           Chief Engineer

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location:                              Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

As a member of the technical staff, the Application Designer is responsible for the preparation of technical document packages for the design of modular TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) Plants, CHP (Combined Heat & Power), Mission Critical, and District Cooling Plants from design inception through fabrication and system commissioning. During the design process, the Application Designer will work closely with the Business Development Engineering team to become acquainted with the overall system design and begin development of engineering coordination packages. 

Essential Functions

• Generate detailed SolidWorks drawings and 3D model views from engineering design drawings to convey fabrication requirements of specific systems. These systems may include piping systems, structural support systems, electrical equipment, chillers, heat exchangers, or pump systems.
• Review project specifications.
• Participate in product development / improvement initiatives.
• Provides technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, such as schematics and layouts.
• Collaborate with Client's engineering team to gain a thorough understanding of the project design. 
• Participate in proposal team meetings and activities related to proposal development.
• Create mechanical P&IDs, electrical SLDs, and PFDs. 
• Collaborate with estimating team during the estimating process.
• Review design documents to assure constructability and equipment specification to meet fabrication objectives, and timelines.
• Coordinate with procurement and fabrication groups to facilitate the exchange of information throughout the course of the project, from proposal stage through shipment of project deliverables.
• Provide various renderings to support the Marketing/Business development team. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Technical capacity
• Problem solving/analysis
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility
 This position will not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely. 

Work Environment
 Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the Stellar Energy fabrication facility for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel toed shoes and mandatory head protection.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
 This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel
 Anticipated 20% travel for this position with some overnight stays. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience.

• Minimum of two-year associate degree in drafting or related technical discipline
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D SolidWorks mechanical, electrical and structural software
• Good understanding of design documents
• Knowledge of pressure piping and structural steel codes of construction

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 years of experience with piping and equipment design and drafting
• 2 years of experience with industrial systems fabrication
• Formal training or education in system design or engineering
• Experience in power plant, large HVAC design, or similar project work experience
• Familiar with design and operation of general mechanical equipment including pumps, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Knowledge of 3D software (AutoCAD, Bentley AutoPlant, Prosteel, Advance Steel)

Work Authorization
 Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits SummaryWe offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions 
• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.