Technical Sales Engineer – Power Transformers

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong growth potential

Job summary

A power equipment manufacturer is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer with direct power transformer experience to drive strategic growth within the utility and industrial sectors. This role demands expertise in power transformers and requires strong customer relations skills. Candidates should have a bachelor's in engineering and over 5 years of industry experience. The position is based in the Easley/Greenville area and offers competitive compensation and growth potential. Interested applicants can send their resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the power transformer industry, ideally with a transformer OEM or major power equipment manufacturer.
• Demonstrated experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or project engineering for power transformers.
• Strong knowledge of power transformer design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of power transformers and related engineered solutions to utilities and industrial facilities.
• Lead development of technical and commercial proposals for medium and large transformer projects.
• Contribute to strategic sales planning and pipeline development.

Skills

Technical sales and consultative solution selling

Proposal and bid development

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional coordination with engineering and manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – Power Transformers

Location: Easley / Greenville, South Carolina Area
Department: Sales / Business Development
Reports To: Director of Sales

Position Summary

A rapidly growing power equipment manufacturer is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer with direct power transformer experience to drive strategic growth across utility, industrial, and energy markets. This role is ideal for candidates coming from transformer OEMs or major power equipment manufacturers who want to leverage their technical expertise in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.

The Technical Sales Engineer will serve as the primary technical interface between customers, engineering, and manufacturing, supporting complex transformer projects from initial inquiry through proposal development and order execution. This role requires a deep understanding of power transformer applications, specifications, and electrical infrastructure combined with strong commercial instincts.

This position is based in the Easley/Greenville, SC area and offers the opportunity to play a key role in expanding market presence within the power delivery and grid infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Sales Leadership

Drive sales of power transformers and related engineered solutions to utilities, industrial facilities, EPC firms, and renewable energy developers.

Identify and develop new opportunities for transformer replacements, upgrades, and engineered solutions.

Serve as a technical advisor to customers, assisting with equipment selection, specifications, and system requirements.

Proposal & Bid Development

Lead development of technical and commercial proposals for medium and large transformer projects.

Interpret customer specifications and collaborate with internal engineering teams to deliver compliant, competitive solutions.

Support contract negotiations and ensure accurate project handoffs to engineering and operations.

Maintain strong relationships with utility engineers, procurement teams, EPC contractors, and industrial customers.

Provide technical presentations and product expertise during customer meetings.

Support project discussions involving transformer ratings, cooling systems, testing requirements, and application design.

Strategic Growth

Expand relationships with key customers and industry partners.

Identify market trends and emerging opportunities in power transmission, grid modernization, renewable energy, and industrial power systems.

Contribute to strategic sales planning and pipeline development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

5+ years of experience in the power transformer industry, ideally with a transformer OEM or major power equipment manufacturer.

Demonstrated experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or project engineering for power transformers.

Strong knowledge of:

• Power transformer design and construction
• Utility and industrial power systems
• Transformer specifications and procurement processes
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, drawings, and electrical system requirements

Preferred Experience

• Background working with large power transformer manufacturers or substation equipment providers.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and IEC transformer standards.
• Experience supporting utility transmission and distribution projects, data centers, or renewable energy facilities.

Key Skills

• Technical sales and consultative solution selling
• Proposal and bid development
• Customer relationship management
• Cross-functional coordination with engineering and manufacturing

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel (approximately 5–10%), primarily for occasional customer meetings or industry events.

Why This Role

Opportunity to apply deep transformer expertise in a high-impact sales engineering role

Work closely with engineering and leadership in a growing power equipment organization

Competitive compensation with strong growth potential

Local role based in the Easley/Greenville, SC region

To apply, send your resume to [e-mail]