Sales Engineer; Power Systems Protection

Sales Engineer – Power Systems Protection (Eastern U.S.)

Location:
Michigan (remote)

Salary: $90,000-$125,000 (Depending on experience)

Crossley Scott has been engaged by an established provider of advanced power system protection and monitoring technologies who is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to join a growing global sales team.

This role is ideal for a technically strong sales professional who thrives at the intersection of power system protection, customer relationships, and strategic market growth
.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager
, you will take ownership of select markets within the Eastern United States
, driving growth through trusted relationships with utilities, consultants, and channel partners
. You will support customers who rely on highly reliable, mission‑critical power systems
, promoting advanced protection relays and digital fault recording solutions
.

This is a remote role with up to 50% travel
. Candidates based in Michigan are preferred
, though applicants located elsewhere within the Eastern territory will also be considered.

• Work with specialized, high‑impact power protection technology
• Partner directly with utilities and power system experts
• Operate with autonomy and regional ownership
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and technical services teams
• Be part of an organization recognized for technical depth, reliability, and strong customer partnerships

Working closely with the Regional Sales Manager
, you will:

• Identify and develop target markets and key customers within the territory
• Grow and manage a strong customer base to meet and exceed sales targets
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies and action plans
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify market opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with channel partners and industry influencers
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor
  , explaining how protection relays and digital fault recorders integrate into utility‑scale systems
• Promote solutions through customer visits, demonstrations, training sessions, and technical discussions
• Collaborate with technical services teams to support customers with demonstrations and presentations
• Support proposal development and technical sales presentations
  Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
• Coordinate projects for assigned customer engagements
• Deliver work on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality

The ideal candidate brings technical credibility combined with sales expertise
, including:

• 3+ years of experience in power system protection sales
• Established relationships with utilities and industry stakeholders in the Eastern U.S.
• Experience with protective relays and digital fault recorders (strongly preferred)
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to explain complex power system technologies clearly
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with consulting or engineering firms in the power sector (an asset)
• Solid understanding of electric power systems and utility practices
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
• Strong time management, organization, and self‑direction
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, travel‑based role

• Legally authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship unavailable)
• Successful completion of background check and drug test
• Relocation assistance is not available

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