Sales Engineer

Peterson Holding Company; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits

Room to grow

Job summary

Peterson Cat Power Systems in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to support AWS or MCT accounts. On-site role with travel to customer installations to verify solutions meet requirements and drive product improvements.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and at least three years in power generation or construction. Valid license and willingness to travel up to 50% are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of directly related experience in power generation or construction industry.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review technical aspects of project bid documents to assure requirements are met and provide solutions.
• Review project requirements and propose value-added solutions when applicable.
• Draft Customer Solution Quoter (CSQ) configurations with sales to establish project cost on complex projects.
• Travel to customer sites for installations and to audit product solutions.
• Collaborate with AWS or MCT support teams, engineers, contractors, and end users to answer questions and drive improvements.
• Travel to customer sites and manufacturers; up to 50% travel.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose. Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values. You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description Peterson Cat Power Systems has the immediate need for an experienced Sales Engineer based at our Hillsboro, OR location. When not traveling for customer support, persons in this position will work On Site at our Hillsboro, OR location. Reporting to General Manager responsible for Amazon (“AWS”) or the Mission Critical Team ("MCT") account management team, the Sales Engineer provides support for the AWS or MCT account by facilitating product development that meets customer and site requirements. The sales engineer will work directly with Cat and other manufacturers to integrate their product and technology into our product portfolio. This position is required to travel to customer installations to audit our product solution to confirm it is meeting or exceeding the customer’s requirements and facilitate product improvement. Provide technical support and recommendations to the assigned Sales Representative to Amazon or the Mission Critical Team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Job functions include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Review technical aspects of project bid documents to assure requirement are met and offer solutions to assure compliance.
• Review project requirements and propose value added solutions when applicable.
• In coordination sales representatives and estimators draft Customer Solution Quoter (CSQ) configuration to establish project cost on complex projects.
• Work with AWS or MCT support team, communicate with engineers, contractors, and end user customers to answer application and installation questions.
• Meet with AWS or MCT site construction teams on continuous product improvement processes.
• Work with Caterpillar factory and other vendors to gather required information for quoting purposes.
• Work in concert with Project Managers or the MCT on assigned projects.
• Travel to customer sites and manufacturers.
• Up to 50% travel expected.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Occasional attendance at factory witness testing of equipment. Customer meeting attendance with sales and/or project manager teams Information research Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance. Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/ coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. Respectfully takes direction from supervisor/ manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science Degree from a fully accredited college in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in power generation or construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Peterson Power Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.

At Peterson, our vision is to be our customers’ first choice. We provide a family-oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement. We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and room to grow within the company.

If you want to work side‑by‑side with others who are passionate about customer service, consider joining the team!