Sales Engineer

CBx Solutions LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth

Mentorship programs

CBX University

In-house development program

Supportive culture

Job summary

CBX Solutions LLC is hiring a Sales Engineer to serve as the primary technical and security engineering resource for the sales team in Texas. You will develop engineered security solutions, prepare detailed cost estimates, and collaborate across sales, marketing, and customer teams to win complex projects.

You will map customer requirements to access control, CCTV/IP surveillance, and biometrics tech while staying aligned with organizational standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Current and valid US driver’s license.
• 3+ years in a pre-sales support/estimating role with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance, or related physical security experience.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, accurate engineered security solutions and cost estimates up to $250k+.
• Generate SOWs and design narratives for engineered solutions.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, management, vendors, and customers.
• Lead engineering efforts for mid to large, complex security projects.
• Analyze blueprints and specs to prepare compliant solutions and estimates.
• Conduct needs analysis meetings and site walks with customers and the sales team.
• Research new security technologies and train sales staff on offerings.

Skills

Access control

CCTV/IP video surveillance

Pre-sales support

Estimation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CAD

Visio

Job description

Build Your Career Where You Matter

Join CBX Solutions, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At CBX Solutions, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Why Work With Us?

We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The Sales Engineer is the primary technical and security engineering resource for the sales team.

Essential Functions

• Preparation of timely and accurate engineered solutions for a variety of integrated security solutions; including: access control, CCTV/IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, identity management, electronic locking hardware, biometrics and associated infrastructure
• Generation of technical Scopes of Work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for engineered solutions and associated cost estimates up to and over $250k
• Manage engineering and estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, marketing, management, vendor and customer teams
• Responsible for engineering and the associated cost estimate for mid-level, large and complex integrated security projects
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant engineered solutions and associated cost estimates
• Perform needs analysis meetings and job site walks with customers and the sales team
• Research emerging technologies in physical security market and train sales staff on new offerings/solutions
• Develop engineered solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
• Technical advisor and product advocate during the sales/engineering process
• Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device and equipment pricing during engineering process
• Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and product partners
• Support the sales team in activities and technical presentations in front of prospects and customers
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization standards
• Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetingsDaily verbal and written communication with the sales team
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Current and valid US driver’s license
• At least 3+ years in a pre-sales support/estimating position with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance, or hands-on physical security industry experience
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Some CAD and/or Visio experience preferred
• Basic understanding of server, storage and networking architectures
• Industry certifications
• The ability to work in a dynamic team environment with expanding customer base
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Ability to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage deadlines and have excellent follow-up skills in order to drive tasks to completion
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and be comfortable speaking to small groups of managers and technical and/or facility personnel

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CBX Solutions 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and give priority referral to protected veterans. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.