Sales Engineer - Energy Solutions

Ziegler Cat; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

HSA contribution

Paid time off 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

Education Assistance

Advancement opportunities

Safe, clean work environment

Job summary

Ziegler Energy Solutions, a Ziegler company, seeks a Sales Engineer to lead technical sales for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale BESS, solar PV, and EV DCFC projects in Minnesota.

Based in Monticello or Dayton, the role partners with development, engineering, and EPC teams to identify opportunities, evaluate feasibility, and support turnkey as well as equipment-only engagements across our distributed energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; high school diploma accepted.
• 2+ years in technical sales, applications engineering, or project development in solar PV, BESS, or EV charging.
• Ability to interpret RFPs, technical specs, drawings, and interconnection documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales for C&I and utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and DCFC projects.
• Engage with customers, consultants, utilities, and EPC partners to shape design.
• Conduct site assessments, energy evaluations, and DER integration reviews.
• Interpret RFPs, bid specs, interconnection requirements, and drawings.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, project management, and procurement.
• Support integrated energy solutions across the portfolio.

Skills

Technical sales

DER knowledge

Solar PV

BESS

DCFC knowledge

Communication skills

RFP interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Ziegler Energy Solutions, a Ziegler company, is seeking a Sales Engineer to support the technical sales and development of commercial, industrial, and utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV, and EV DC Fast Charging (DCFC) projects. Based in Monticello, MN, or Dayton, MN, this role serves as a region's technical sales lead, supporting both turnkey project development and equipment‑only engagements. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and advancing opportunities for solar PV, BESS, and EV DCFC solutions while helping uncover and cultivate early‑stage opportunities across our broader distributed energy portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales efforts for commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility‑scale solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and DC fast charging (DCFC) projects.
• Engage early with customers, consultants, utilities, developers, and EPC partners to influence project design and establish the basis of design.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility analyses, energy evaluations, and distributed energy resource (DER) integration reviews.
• Interpret RFPs, bid specifications, utility interconnection requirements, permitting requirements, and engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, project management, procurement, and electrical subcontractors throughout the sales and project development process.
• Support solution development for integrated energy systems combining solar PV, energy storage, EV charging, and other distributed energy resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Renewable Energy, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; high school diploma required.
• 2+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, project development, or related roles within solar PV, BESS, EV charging, power systems, or distributed energy resources (DERs).
• Ability to interpret RFPs, technical specifications, engineering drawings, utility requirements, and interconnection documentation.
• Understanding of solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems, DC fast charging infrastructure, and associated electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power conversion equipment, and energy management concepts.
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer‑facing skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record to meet company insurability standards.
• Experience supporting turnkey EPC projects as well as equipment‑only and development‑stage opportunities preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial and utility‑scale solar PV, BESS, EV charging infrastructure and related DER technologies helpful.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE 1547, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, utility interconnection standards, and EV charging codes and standards helpful.
• Understanding of utility tariffs, load analysis, demand charge management, and energy optimization strategies preferred.
• Ability to support basic financial evaluations, including ROI, IRR, NPV, and energy project economics helpful.
• Experience working with utilities, AHJs, developers, EPC contractors, and commercial/industrial customers preferred.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing.

Company Information

Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third‑generation, family‑owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy - if the customer is successful - then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation

The total compensation (base plus incentive) for this position is $90,700.00 to $136,000.00. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental/orthodontia, vision & life insurances
• Paid time off (PTO) – 15 days to start
• 9 Paid holidays
• 401(k) contributions & match
• HSA, Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free annually
• STD & LTD Insurance
• FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Ongoing training
• Education assistance
• Advancement opportunities
• Safe, clean, and friendly work environment
• Military Friendly
• Ziegler employs a wide variety of former U.S. Armed Services personnel.
• We actively hire those with prior military experience and accommodate the needs of Reserve and National Guard members.
• Ziegler sells and services CAT® construction and mining equipment, generators and industrial engines in Minnesota and Iowa, as well as AGCO agricultural equipment across Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri.
• Ziegler has a team focus, a first‑class reputation for service, and a healthy work‑life balance.
• We train our employees to do things the Ziegler Way - the right way - and then we take it one step further.
• If you’re a talented, hard‑working and down‑to‑earth person, you’ll fit in perfectly here.