Sales Engineer

SJE Inc.; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Paid time off

Job summary

SJE Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to support our ICON brand. The role focuses on developing estimates, quotations, and proposals, reviewing plans, and coordinating with vendors for instrumentation, MCCs, and VFDs.

You will maintain Salesforce data and assist project handoffs across teams. The ideal candidate has AS degree or higher in a technical field, experience with electrical drawings and bid specs, and knowledge of industrial automation.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical/electronic drawings and specs.
• Ability to review bid specs and project requirements.
• CAD drafting experience for control panels and layouts.
• Background in water/wastewater or industrial markets preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial automation equipment (MCCs, VFDs, panels).
• Experience preparing estimates, quotes, and bids in industrial settings.
• Ability to coordinate with sales, engineering, project management, vendors, and customers.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates, quotations, and proposals aligned with goals.
• Review plans and specs to assess project fit and risks.
• Collaborate with vendors for pricing and support on equipment.
• Maintain Salesforce opportunities and forecasting; handoff to project management.
• Participate in kickoff meetings and cross-team communication.
• Provide market feedback on customer needs and competitive activity.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Bid specifications

CAD drafting

Industrial automation

VFDs

Estimates & bids

CRM Salesforce

MS Office

Education

Associate of Science degree

Tools

CAD software

Salesforce

Job description

Tampa
12956 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618, USA

Tampa
12956 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618, USA

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Sales Engineer to support our ICON brand. This role will work out of our Tampa, FL location.

Our ICON Technologies brand is a leading provider of low and medium-voltage Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Solid-State Reduced Voltage Motor Control products. We provide sales, field support, and technical assistance in application, troubleshooting, and field upgrades for any brand of VFD or soft-start product. Check us out at Icon-tech.com or SJEinc.com !

The job:

As our Sales Engineer, you will support the sales process by developing estimates, quotations, and proposals that align with company volume and profitability goals. You will review plans, specifications, and requests for quotation to assess project fit, identify potential risks, and evaluate the likelihood of success. You will also work closely with vendors to secure competitive pricing and project-specific support for equipment such as instrumentation, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and other related components.

You will help maintain accurate sales opportunity and forecasting information in Salesforce, coordinate the entry and handoff of new projects with project management, and participate in project kickoff meetings to support clear and timely communication across internal teams, customers, and external partners. In addition, you will provide valuable market feedback related to customer needs, competitive activity, and potential product or service opportunities while supporting other business needs as assigned.

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you must have experience with:

• Reading and interpreting electrical/electronic drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and related project documentation.
• Reviewing and interpreting bid specifications, construction plans, requests for quotation, and other project requirements.
• Control panel design and/or CAD drafting, including panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation.
• Water/wastewater and/or industrial markets.
• Industrial automation and electrical equipment, including instrumentation, MCCs, VFDs, control panels, and related components.
• Preparing estimates, quotations, proposals, and bids within an industrial controls, electrical, or automation environment.
• Evaluating project scope, risks, costs, equipment requirements, and vendor needs.
• Collaborating with sales, engineering, project management, vendors, manufacturer representatives, and customers.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Using CRM systems such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

An Associate of Science degree or higher, preferably in a technical or engineering-related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What are the hours?Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What benefits do you offer?We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options.Check out ourfull benefits package !
• What is my commute?Plug this address into Google Maps: 12956 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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