Lead Technical Sales Engineer – Electrical Power Systems​/Transformers

Lead Technical Sales Engineer – Electrical Power Systems / Transformers

Lead Technical Sales Engineer – Electrical Power Systems / Transformers
Full-Time | Exempt | Reports to VP of Sales Operations

Join a rapidly growing organization at the forefront of power infrastructure solutions
, supporting hyperscale data centers, renewable energy projects, and large industrial facilities. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic sales to deliver reliable, innovative transformer solutions.

If you thrive at the intersection of engineering and client engagement
, and enjoy solving complex technical challenges—this is the opportunity to lead from the front.

• Serve as the lead technical expert on complex proposals and projects
• Review RFQs, specifications, and single-line diagrams to develop compliant, competitive solutions
• Recommend and design medium voltage transformer solutions (padmount, unit substation, dry-type)
• Partner with sales and customers to present solutions, resolve technical challenges, and win projects
• Support projects across data centers, renewable energy (solar/wind), and industrial sectors

• Translate field data and test results into actionable retrofit and upgrade scopes
• Advise on protection schemes, automation, and monitoring systems
• Lead integration of smart monitoring and control technologies

• Mentor inside sales and operations teams on transformer applications and power systems
• Develop technical tools, guides, and training materials
• Act as a bridge between sales, engineering, and field teams

• 10+ years of experience in sales engineering, application engineering, or power systems
• Strong expertise in medium voltage transformers (up to 35kV):
  • Padmount
  • Unit substation (liquid-filled)
  • Dry-type / cast resin
• Deep knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and commissioning practices
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical drawings &
    single-line diagrams
  • Specifications & protection schemes
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field (PE a plus) (Equivalent hands‑on field experience also highly valued)
• Strong communication skills—comfortable in both field environments and executive presentations
• Willingness to travel up to ~10% (customer sites, project support, factory visits)

• Work on high-visibility, mission-critical data center projects
• Blend technical expertise with strategic sales impact
• Collaborate with a highly experienced and supportive team
• Opportunity to shape solutions in fast-growing markets like data centers and renewable energy
• Competitive compensation + strong long‑term growth potential

Keywords: Sales Engineer, Power Systems, Transformers, Medium Voltage, Application Engineering, Data Centers, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Switchgear, Technical Sales