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position summary

The Applications Engineer is responsible for leading all technical and commercial application engineering activities required to develop compliant, competitive, and technically sound proposals for natural gas compressor packages and related equipment supporting gas applications. This role requires a senior-level engineer capable of operating with little to no oversight, exercising independent technical judgment, and managing complex customer specifications from concept through proposal submission. The Applications Engineer will serve as a technical authority within the organization, interfacing directly with customers, vendors, outside sales, engineering, production, and supply chain. The position requires deep experience in gas compression systems and the ability to mentor and train junior engineers efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead technical evaluation of customer requests for proposals and specifications for gas compression systems.
Independently interpret complex specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Perform advanced sizing of compressors, engines, vessels, and auxiliary systems.
Develop complete technical and commercial proposals, that include project scope, technical compliance, and pricing.
Build accurate cost models using vendor data and engineering judgment.
Solicit, evaluate, and technically qualify vendor proposals.
Identify and mitigate technical as well as commercial risks.
Lead technical discussions in pre-sales and kickoff meetings.
Provide cross-functional technical support through design and fabrication.
Act as primary technical resource for sales teams and customers.
Mentor and train junior engineers and inside sales personnel.
Support aftermarket and field technical evaluations as needed.
Represent the company at customer reviews and industry events.
Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline required.
Minimum 5 years of direct gas applications experience required; 10+ years preferred.
Demonstrated experience in compressor packaging, highly technical specifications, and strong customer relationships.

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
Advanced understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and rotating equipment.
Experience with compressor performance modeling and driver/compressor matching.
Familiarity with fabrication practices, welding standards, and custom manufacturing environments.
Ability to understand and interpret highly technical specifications and commercial terms.
Capable of balancing technical requirements with commercial objectives.
Strong decision-making ability under schedule pressure.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value proposals simultaneously.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Advanced technical judgment
Independent execution with minimal oversight
Advanced analytical capability
Complex specification interpretation
Commercial awareness and technical risk evaluation
Cross-functional leadership
Effective mentoring and training ability
High attention to detail
Strong written and verbal technical communication

DEARING'S BENEFITS:

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Plan
Competitive Salary
100% Drug-Free Workplace Environment

About the company

Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. provides compression and pumping solutions by distributing and packaging equipment for compressed air, gas, process gas and hydraulic systems. They represent leading manufacturers and combine their products with engineering, design, installation, and ongoing service to keep equipment running smoothly. Unlike competitors that focus only on products, Dearing emphasizes consultative support, reliable performance, and long-term service rooted in the family philosophy that “SERVICE is the KEY to the SALE.” Their goal is to deliver dependable equipment and systems with high service excellence for industrial and energy customers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boardman, Oregon

Founded

1945

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

April 2026 J&L Supply acquisition adds Huntington coverage and Gardner Denver service depth.
March 2026 first multi-unit CO2 order expands exposure to refrigeration and carbon-capture demand.
Active 2026 hiring for welders, mechanics, and field service technicians signals operational growth.

What critics are saying

Rebecca Wall’s 2022 succession still leaves founder-era transition risk if customers prefer Richard Dearing.
CO2 compressor expansion depends on niche industrial adoption; a stalled order book hits 2026 revenue.
Family ownership and regional concentration make Dearing vulnerable if one large distributor relationship breaks.

What makes Dearing Compressor unique

Dearing combines manufacturing and distribution, spanning compressors, pumps, blowers, boosters, and vacuum systems.
March 2026 Nebraska CO2 compressor orders show real entry into carbon-capture refrigeration.
April 2026 J&L Supply acquisition deepens service coverage across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

The Youngstown Publishing Company

Apr 13th, 2026

Dearing Compressor acquires West Virginia distributor.

Dearing Compressor acquires West Virginia distributor. by Staff Monday, April 13, 2026 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. has acquired J&L Supply Co. of Huntington, W.Va., expanding the local manufacturer and distributor's coverage in the southern Ohio, eastern Kentucky and West Virginia markets. J&L Supply will continue to operate as a business unit within Dearing's Industrial Products Division at J&L Supply's location in Huntington. Existing customer contacts and service operations remain in place. "J&L has spent more than 40 years building strong customer relationships in this market, and that's what we're here to continue," said Pat Kelly, vice president of distributed products at Dearing Compressor. "The same team, the same location, the same focus on service - that doesn't change." Founded in the early 1980s, J&L Supply specializes in Gardner Denver air compressor systems and service, the same product line central to Dearing's operations. The combined organization represents more than 130 years of industry experience across a shared service territory. The acquisition also extends Dearing's capabilities in the region to include low-pressure blowers, vacuum pumps, high-pressure boosters and custom-engineered compressed air packaging.

The Youngstown Publishing Company

Feb 15th, 2022

Richard H. Dearing leaves Dearing Compressor and Pump Company as president and CEO

The club also continued to provide elite customer service, catering and historic settings for private events in a safe environment YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — After 37 years with Dearing Compressor and Pump, including 27 as its president and CEO, Richard H. Dearing is stepping down from his positions effective immediately.

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