Sales Engineer - Critical Power

Venda Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Consultant to design and sell critical power solutions that safeguard assets in various industries. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with UPS systems. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and regular travel to client sites. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or background in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in UPS, switchgear, or critical power systems.
• Willingness to travel regularly to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and develop tailored UPS solutions for industrial environments.
• Provide technical pre-sales support, including system sizing and design.
• Prepare proposals, RFP responses, and technical presentations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in UPS systems

Technical background in Electrical Engineering

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

UPS systems

switchgear

Job description

This range is provided by Venda Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Senior Consultant - Critical Power | Infrastructure - USA

Power the systems that keep society running - from power plants and substations to water treatment and heavy manufacturing, you’ll design and sell industrial-grade UPS and critical power solutions that protect multi-million-dollar assets in the harshest environments.

• Impact that matters: Your designs keep grids stable, water flowing, and factories safe.
• Serious engineering: Work with double-conversion, rotary, flywheel, and DC UPS; integrate with generators, ATS/STS, switchgear, and SCADA.
• Big, complex projects: Multi-site programs with long lifecycles, service revenue, and repeat business.
• Growth path: Clear progression to Senior Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Sales Manager, with ongoing technical training and certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys and develop tailored UPS solutions for industrial and utility environments.
• Provide technical pre-sales support, including system sizing, redundancy design, and battery selection.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure seamless integration with generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Prepare proposals, RFP responses, and technical presentations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (NERC/FERC, IEEE, NEC).

Requirements:

• Degree or background in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in UPS, switchgear, or critical power systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly to client sites.
• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Engineering

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Utilities

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