Sales Engineer

powerdesigninc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Sales Engineer for its LFG division. You will act as the technical bridge between customers, engineering, and sales, developing tailored switchgear solutions and influencing design decisions.

You will partner with engineers, utilities, distributors, contractors, and developers to deliver value-driven outcomes, support ongoing projects, and ensure best-in-class service and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in power distribution or switchgear sales/design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales efforts for switchgear solutions from concept to execution.
• Review customer requirements and propose optimized designs.
• Provide technical training, product knowledge, and design guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Build relationships with consulting engineers, utilities, distributors, contractors, and developers.
• Support R&D initiatives and product development for the LFG division.

Skills

Electrical Eng. know-how

Technical sales

Customer engagement

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Sales Engineer

About Power Design's LFG Division

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.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• 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.

some of our benefits...

• Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans.
• You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles!
• We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs.
• Relocation opportunities may also be available!