Sales Engineer - Renewable Energy (Wind)

Progressive; Quebec; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive in Montreal, Canada, is seeking a Sales Engineer to bridge customers, commercial teams and technical experts, developing technically sound, competitive wind energy solutions for North American projects.

The role combines engineering know-how with customer engagement, commercial strategy and project development in renewable energy, requiring strong communication and the ability to travel about 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-7+ years in Sales Eng/Applications Eng/Technical Sales or similar customer-facing engineering role.
• Experience in renewable energy, power generation, transmission, utilities, or energy infrastructure sectors.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource supporting the sales process for utility-scale wind energy projects.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to address technical questions and develop optimized project solutions.
• Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, technical documentation, and contract exhibits.
• Participate in customer presentations, technical workshops, and contract negotiations.
• Evaluate project-specific requirements and develop customized technical solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, product development, and other internal teams throughout the sales process.
• Review site assessments, turbine suitability analyses, and project performance data.
• Support technical aspects of turbine supply agreements, including scope of supply, performance guarantees, and warranty provisions.
• Analyze market trends, grid requirements, environmental considerations, and evolving industry regulations.
• Facilitate the exchange of technical information with customers, consultants, and industry partners.
• Prepare comprehensive technical handovers to project execution and project management teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical sales processes and best practices.
• Travel to customer meetings and project sites as needed (approximately 25%).

Skills

Technical sales

Stakeholder management

Project management

Presentation skills

Renewable energy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PSSE/PSCAD

SCADA systems

Job description

Location: Montreal, Canada

Compensation: CAD $119,000 - $126,000 + 10% Bonus

An industry-leading renewable energy organization is seeking a Sales Engineer to support the growth of utility-scale wind energy projects across North America.

This role serves as the critical bridge between customers, commercial teams, and technical experts, ensuring the development of technically sound, competitive solutions that help secure new business opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer engagement, commercial strategy, and project development within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource supporting the sales process for utility-scale wind energy projects.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to address technical questions and develop optimized project solutions.
• Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, technical documentation, and contract exhibits.
• Participate in customer presentations, technical workshops, and contract negotiations.
• Evaluate project-specific requirements and develop customized technical solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, product development, and other internal teams throughout the sales process.
• Review site assessments, turbine suitability analyses, and project performance data.
• Support technical aspects of turbine supply agreements, including scope of supply, performance guarantees, and warranty provisions.
• Analyze market trends, grid requirements, environmental considerations, and evolving industry regulations.
• Facilitate the exchange of technical information with customers, consultants, and industry partners.
• Prepare comprehensive technical handovers to project execution and project management teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical sales processes and best practices.
• Travel to customer meetings and project sites as needed (approximately 25%).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-7+ years of experience in a Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, or similar customer-facing engineering role.
• Experience within the renewable energy, power generation, transmission, utilities, or energy infrastructure sectors.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred

• Experience supporting utility-scale wind energy projects.
• Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements, wind resource assessments, turbine technologies, and energy market fundamentals.
• Exposure to power system studies, PSSE/PSCAD models, SCADA systems, or related technical applications.
• Knowledge of renewable energy regulatory and commercial frameworks.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on some of the most impactful renewable energy projects in North America.
• Highly visible role partnering with customers, executives, engineers, and project teams.
• Competitive compensation package, performance bonus, and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on driving the energy transition.

If you're passionate about renewable energy and enjoy combining technical expertise with customer engagement and business strategy, we'd love to hear from you.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.