Senior / Lead Electrical Sales Engineer – Power Distribution & Switchgear

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Suwanee (GA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Travel less than 5%

Exposure to data centers and critical‑

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior / Lead Electrical Sales Engineer to drive the technical side of power distribution projects from remote within the Atlanta, GA area.

The role focuses on complex MV equipment, data centers, renewables, and utilities, bridging sales, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver buildable, compliant solutions. You will own technical quotes, guide equipment selection, and act as the trusted advisor for customers and internal teams, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in electrical sales, applications engineering, transformer engineering, switchgear, or power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations of customer requirements, electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Translate complex engineering and utility requirements into manufacturable equipment solutions.
• Develop and oversee detailed technical quotations and proposals for commercial, industrial, renewable energy, and data center projects.
• Serve as the senior technical resource for sales teams, customers, and internal engineering personnel.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and repair teams to confirm equipment feasibility, specifications, and project scope.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, consulting engineers, utilities, EPCs, and industrial accounts.

Skills

Electrical power systems

MV power equipment

Sales engineering

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior / Lead Electrical Sales Engineer – Power Distribution & Switchgear

Senior / Lead Electrical Sales Engineer – Power Distribution & Switchgear

Location: Remote – Atlanta, GA Area
Employment Type: Full-Time

Lead the technical side of critical power projects

An established power solutions organization is seeking a Senior / Lead Electrical Sales Engineer to support complex power distribution and medium-voltage equipment projects serving data centers, renewable energy facilities, utilities, and industrial customers.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced electrical power professional who can take ownership of complex technical sales opportunities, guide equipment selection, develop detailed proposals, and serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and internal teams.

You’ll work at the intersection of sales, engineering, and manufacturing, translating challenging electrical specifications and utility requirements into practical, buildable solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of power equipment applications, strong commercial instincts, and the ability to lead technical discussions from initial inquiry through quotation and project handoff.

Key Areas of Focus

Medium-voltage transformers and power distribution equipment up to 35 kV

Critical power infrastructure for data centers

Renewable energy and utility-related projects

Commercial and industrial power systems

Transformer retrofits, replacement equipment, and repair solutions

Factory-built electrical equipment and manufacturing capabilities

Utility interconnection requirements and electrical protection schemes

Complex, high-value customer projects requiring technical leadership

Responsibilities

Lead technical evaluations of customer requirements, electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and equipment specifications.

Translate complex engineering and utility requirements into accurate, manufacturable equipment solutions.

Develop and oversee detailed technical quotations and proposals for commercial, industrial, renewable energy, and data center projects.

Serve as the senior technical resource for sales teams, customers, and internal engineering personnel.

Partner with commercial teams to develop competitive proposals, evaluate opportunities, and support successful deal execution.

Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and repair teams to confirm equipment feasibility, specifications, and project scope.

Provide technical guidance to inside sales and other team members on equipment selection, application questions, and complex quotations.

Establish consistent approaches to technical reviews, quotation quality, and customer follow-up.

Resolve challenging application questions and discrepancies between customer requirements and equipment capabilities.

Build and maintain relationships with key customers, consulting engineers, utilities, EPCs, and industrial accounts.

Identify opportunities for account growth, new business development, and expanded product applications.

Support continuous improvement in the technical sales and proposal development process.

Participate in occasional customer meetings, factory visits, and project reviews as required.

Qualifications

3+ years of relevant experience in electrical sales engineering, applications engineering, transformer engineering, switchgear, or power systems; comparable experience will be considered.

Strong technical knowledge of medium-voltage power equipment, ideally including transformers up to 35 kV.

Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex electrical requirements and develop appropriate equipment solutions.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and detailed technical specifications.

Familiarity with utility requirements, interconnection agreements, and electrical protection schemes.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant technical experience in power equipment, transformer testing, repair, or applications.

Experience leading complex quotations, technical proposals, or customer-facing engineering initiatives.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both engineering teams and executive-level stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority opportunities and work effectively across sales, engineering, and manufacturing.

A proactive, customer-focused approach with strong commercial judgment and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

Senior or lead-level responsibility within electrical power equipment sales, applications, or engineering.

Medium-voltage transformer applications, sales, testing, repair, or refurbishment.

Switchgear, electrical distribution, and critical power systems.

Data center, utility, renewable energy, or industrial power projects.

Technical estimating, complex quoting, and proposal development.

Experience mentoring engineers or sales support personnel and improving technical sales processes.

Familiarity with applicable electrical industry standards and customer-specific engineering requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Remote flexibility: Work remotely from the Atlanta, GA area.

Technical leadership: Take ownership of complex, high-value power equipment opportunities.

Meaningful customer impact: Help deliver reliable electrical infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

Cross-functional influence: Work directly with customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing.

Professional growth: Expand your influence across technical sales strategy, customer relationships, and project execution.

Full-time, exempt position.

Remote work arrangement for candidates in the Atlanta, GA area.

Travel expected to be less than 5%, primarily for customer meetings, project support, and factory visits.

Interested?

If you're an experienced electrical power professional ready to lead complex technical sales opportunities and help customers solve challenging power distribution problems, we'd like to hear from you.

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