Sales Engineer, Switchboards

Giga Energy; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Switchboard Sales Engineer to serve as the low voltage switchboard technical expert. In this pivotal role, you'll provide essential technical guidance to the sales team, validate complex requirements, and ensure solutions align with customer specifications. Your expertise in switchboard design and engineering will be critical as you collaborate with sales engineers and the Supply Chain team. If you're passionate about solving real-world infrastructure challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values fresh perspectives and deep industry experience to make a significant impact.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Subsidized Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in switchboard design or application engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switchboard specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to review technical specifications and ensure feasibility.
• Create training materials to educate the team on switchboard fundamentals.

Skills

Technical Writing

Project Management

Customer-Facing Technical Expertise

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience in Switchboard Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Quote Tools

Job description

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

About the Role

As a Switchboard Sales Engineer, you serve as the low voltage switchboard technical expert within the sales organization. You provide essential technical guidance to the sales team, helping validate complex requirements and ensure our solutions align with customer specifications. Working collaboratively with other sales engineers who specialize in different areas (such as transformers and high voltage systems), you review RFQs and POs for technical feasibility, engage in technical discussions with customers, and help maintain consistency across technical documentation, including engineering drawings and product nameplates. You also work closely with the Supply Chain team on existing orders to ensure manufactured products fully comply with customer requirements and specifications.

Role Responsibilities

• RFQ Technical Review: Collaborate with salespeople to review technical specifications and single line diagrams, determine manufacturing feasibility, identify needed clarifications, confirm market pricing, and support accurate quote development.
• Invoice Technical Review: Review quotes, customer-provided specifications, bid documents, and purchase orders to ensure alignment and conformity to capabilities.
• Drawing Technical Review: Ensure engineering drawings and nameplates match quality standards and verify design specifications.
• External Sales Technical Resource: Provide direct technical expertise during customer calls and communications alongside the salesperson.
• Internal Sales Technical Resource: Offer guidance on specifications, capabilities, and technical requirements to salespeople.
• Supply Chain Technical Resource: Collaborate with the Supply Chain or Product Team to resolve technical questions or concerns related to ongoing orders.
• Technical Training Materials: Create training materials to educate the broader team about switchboards, covering fundamental concepts and technical specifications.
• Quote Tool Development: Assist with developing and maintaining internal quote tools for accurate configuration of switchboards.

About You

You bring deep low voltage power distribution expertise and practical engineering knowledge, paired with exceptional attention to detail that comes from understanding how even the smallest technical specifications impact project success. Your meticulous approach is balanced by your natural ability to teach and explain complex concepts to diverse audiences. You dive into specification details while keeping sight of the bigger picture, managing multiple projects with both methodical precision and adaptability. Above all, you're driven by solving real-world infrastructure challenges and thrive in collaborative environments where you can share knowledge and learn from others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field and/or evidence of exceptional experience
• 2+ years of experience in switchboard design, manufacturing, or application engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of switchboard specifications and industry standards (UL 891, NEMA PB-2, NEC/NFPA 70)
• Proven experience reviewing technical specifications and engineering drawings
• Strong technical writing abilities for documentation and training materials
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles
• Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects

Pay Transparency

The range provided below is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $160,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.