Sales Engineer (Power Distribution & Switchgear)

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Vacation

401k match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Jobot is looking for a high-growth sales engineer to lead relationships with electrical contractors, EPC firms, and end users in the Houston market. You will drive orders for MV/LV switchgear and engineered electrical systems, managing opportunities from design through procurement.

Requires 5+ years selling distribution equipment, strong technical aptitude, and proven negotiation skills to secure multi-million-dollar projects. Equal opportunity employer with full benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years selling medium- or low-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Existing relationships with electrical contractors, consulting engineers, industrial end users, utilities, data centers, or EPC firms.
• Experience selling engineered electrical equipment on large commercial or industrial projects.
• Ability to assemble and present complex project proposals and negotiate multi-million-dollar opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand relationships with major electrical contractors, EPC firms, consulting engineers, distributors, and end users throughout the Houston market.
• Drive sales of custom power distribution solutions including MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and engineered electrical systems.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue large project opportunities from early design through final procurement.
• Build comprehensive project quotations and complete equipment packages that solve customer requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations while maintaining long-term strategic customer relationships.
• Partner with engineering, estimating, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution after award.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline, forecast future business, and develop strategic account growth plans.
• Become a trusted technical and commercial advisor for customers navigating complex power distribution projects.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Technical aptitude

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job details

High Growth LV and MV Switchgear Sales Team!

Salary: $140,000 - $225,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan Weingardt

A bit about us

Well-established Manufacturer with more than 50 years of experience that has grown in headcount by over 300% in the last 5-6 years with a strong pipeline built out for the upcoming years. Strong investment into employees as they are who have fueled our growth over the last years.

Why join us

• Great career development and growth opportunity
• Longevity in the organization
• Full Benefits Package, including vacation, 401k match
• Great training and development
• Continually developing technology and product offers
• Quarterly Profit Distribution

Job Details

I've recruited for this team in three other markets, and every Sales Engineer I placed is still there today and performing at a high level. That kind of retention says a lot about both the opportunity and the leadership.

Are you already known by electrical contractors, consulting engineers, end users, or EPC firms across the Houston market?

This is a true relationship-driven sales role focused on developing and growing key contractor and end-user accounts while managing complex project opportunities from specification through award.

Develop and expand relationships with major electrical contractors, EPC firms, consulting engineers, distributors, and end users throughout the Houston market.

Drive sales of custom power distribution solutions including MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and engineered electrical systems.

Identify, qualify, and pursue large project opportunities from early design through final procurement.

Build comprehensive project quotations and complete equipment packages that solve customer requirements.

Lead commercial negotiations while maintaining long-term strategic customer relationships.

Partner with engineering, estimating, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution after award.

Maintain an active sales pipeline, forecast future business, and develop strategic account growth plans.

Become a trusted technical and commercial advisor for customers navigating complex power distribution projects.

Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred.

5+ years selling medium- or low-voltage electrical distribution equipment.

Existing relationships with electrical contractors, consulting engineers, industrial end users, utilities, data centers, or EPC firms.

Experience selling engineered electrical equipment on large commercial or industrial projects.

Ability to assemble and present complex project proposals and negotiate multi-million-dollar opportunities.

Strong technical aptitude combined with exceptional relationship-building and business development skills.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred but equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

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