Remote Technical Sales Engineer — Grid & IEDs

NovaTech Automation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaTech Automation in Lenexa, Kansas is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to bridge engineering and customer engagement in the electric utility industry. This remote position requires 50-70% travel to deliver technical support and engage directly with clients.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering, over 4 years of experience in utility automation, and a strong command of SCADA protocols.

Join us to make a significant impact with products that matter!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• 4+ years of electric utility automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
• Solid working knowledge of SCADA protocols: DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850.
• Familiarity with substation architecture, network communications, and serial communications.
• Experience managing live chats, field testing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Become a go-to expert on Orion, Bitronics, and Kronos products.
• Support customers with product integration and technical questions.
• Lead and contribute to Bid & Proposal activities.
• Develop and deliver product demonstrations.
• Represent NovaTech’s product portfolio at industry trade shows.

Skills

Programming experience in Lua, Python, or C/C++

Technical knowledge of microgrid technologies, renewable energy systems, and energy management

Strong communicator — written, verbal, and in front of a room

Analytical mindset with sharp problem-solving skills

Ability to make complex technology easy to understand for any audience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering

4+ years of electric utility automation experience

Tools

Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)

SCADA protocols: DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850

Job description

NovaTech Automation in Lenexa, Kansas is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to bridge engineering and customer engagement in the electric utility industry. This remote position requires 50-70% travel to deliver technical support and engage directly with clients.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering, over 4 years of experience in utility automation, and a strong command of SCADA protocols.

Join us to make a significant impact with products that matter!