Sales Engineer

LFG Manufacturing; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design’s LFG Division is seeking a Sales Engineer who will bridge customers, engineering, and sales to design tailored switchgear solutions. You will interpret customer requirements, review schematics, and influence design decisions to deliver value-driven outcomes across projects.

As a founding member of the LFG Switchgear Manufacturing team, you’ll collaborate with consulting engineers, utilities, distributors, contractors, and owners, travel 30–50% to sites and events, and help advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience in power distribution or related field.
• Technical sales or design engineering experience within power distribution, switchgear, or related electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV switchgear, panelboards, distribution systems, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with design/engineering tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to travel 30–50% to support customer engagements, jobsite visits, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales efforts for switchgear solutions, from concept to execution, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Partner with consulting engineers, power utility companies, distributors, contractors, and owner/developers to deliver customized solutions aligned with project specifications.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, and system requirements to propose optimized designs.
• Provide technical training, product knowledge, and design guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Support R&D initiatives, technical documentation, and product development activities for the LFG division.
• Act as the subject matter expert for medium and low voltage electrical distribution equipment including integration with switchboards, panelboards, transformers, and other distribution solutions.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with senior management at key customer accounts and manufacturing partners.
• Represent Power Design at industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars.

Skills

Technical sales

Design engineering

Power distribution

Switchgear

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Sales Engineer

Department: LFG – Switchgear Manufacturing

About Power Design’s LFG Division

Power Design’s LFG Division is the newest addition to our industry-leading organization,

Power Design’s LFG Division is the newest addition to our industry-leading organization, created to drive innovation in switchgear manufacturing and design. With a foundation built on engineering expertise, collaboration, and customer partnership, we are expanding into this exciting area to provide cutting‑edge solutions that power the future of construction and electrical distribution.

Role Overview

As a Sales Engineer, you will be the technical bridge between customers, engineering, and sales. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of design engineering and customer engagement. You will develop tailored switchgear solutions, influence design decisions, and partner with consulting engineers, power utility companies, distributors, contractors, and owner/developers to ensure Power Design delivers value‑driven outcomes.

Your work will drive new business opportunities, support ongoing projects, and ensure our customers experience the best‑in‑class service and innovation that defines Power Design.

This role combines hands‑on design expertise, technical consultation, and relationship‑building to grow our presence in the switchgear space.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales efforts for switchgear solutions, from concept to execution, ensuring customer requirements are met.


• Partner with consulting engineers, power utility companies, distributors, contractors, and owner/developers to deliver customized solutions aligned with project specifications.


• Review and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, and system requirements to propose optimized designs.


• Provide technical training, product knowledge, and design guidance to customers and internal teams.


• Support R&D initiatives, technical documentation, and product development activities for the LFG division.


• Act as the subject matter expert for medium and low voltage electrical distribution equipment including integration with switchboards, panelboards, transformers, and other distribution solutions.


• Build strong, long‑term relationships with senior management at key customer accounts and manufacturing partners.


• Represent Power Design at industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering – or equivalent technical experience in power distribution or related field.


• Technical sales or design engineering experience within power distribution, switchgear, or related electrical systems.


• Strong knowledge of LV/MV switchgear, panelboards, distribution systems, and applicable industry standards.


• Proficiency with design/engineering tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).


• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.


• Ability to travel 30–50% to support customer engagements, jobsite visits, and industry events.

Bonus Points For

• Experience collaborating directly with electrical contractors, project managers, or field service teams.


• Exposure to specialized medium and low voltage distribution applications.


• Background in sales strategy, account management, and technical solution delivery.

Why Power Design?

At Power Design, we’re not just building projects—we’re building careers, relationships, and the future of our industry. You’ll join a culture where collaboration, innovation, and growth are at the center of everything we do. As a founding member of our LFG Switchgear Manufacturing team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the direction of a new division, work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and make a lasting impact.

At LFG, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. LFG believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.