Sales Engineer (Estimator)

Jobtailor; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a field technician to support estimation and delivery of voice, data, surveillance, and access control networks. You will act as the bridge between sales and delivery, handling onsite data collection, BOM creation, and design documentation.

The role requires extensive travel (50%+), construction and low-voltage experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must be physically capable and committed to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have networking, voice, and access control experience.
• Construction experience 1–3 years preferred.
• Low voltage experience 1–3 years preferred.
• Solar experience 1–3 years preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support estimation of voice, data, surveillance, and access control networks.
• Serve as the link between sales and delivery.
• Handle onsite and remote data collection, BOM creation, and design documentation.
• Work closely with sales and delivery teams.
• Ensure designs are accurate and aligned with customer needs and company capabilities.
• Travel extensively, often for multiple days (50%+).

Skills

Networking experience

Safety awareness

Documentation skills

Education

Construction experience (1–3 years)

Low voltage experience (1–3 years)

Solar experience (1–3 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power tools

Ladders / safety gear

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the estimation of voice, data, surveillance, and access control networks.
• Serve as the critical link between sales and delivery.
• Handle onsite and remote data collection, bill of materials creation, design documentation, and related deliverables.
• Work closely with both the sales and delivery teams.
• Ensure designs are accurate and aligned with customer needs as well as the company's delivery capabilities.
• Travel extensively, frequently for multiple days at a time – at least 50% of the time.

Requirements

• Located in California.
• Clean driving record.
• Willing to take and pass a live scan.
• Basic construction experience – 1‑3 years minimum preferred.
• Low voltage experience – 1‑3 years minimum preferred.
• Solar experience – 1‑3 years minimum preferred.
• Networking, voice, and access control experience – 1+ year required.
• Proficient with computers, computer applications, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to be on your feet for up to 8 hours a day; sometimes exceeding this.
• Able to follow OSHA guidelines.
• Able to use basic power tools.
• Able to safely climb ladders.