Sales Engineer

Overview

Sales Engineer role at Power Design, Inc. within the LFG Division (Switchgear Manufacturing). The division is focused on driving innovation in switch gear design and solutions for construction and electrical distribution, built on engineering expertise, collaboration, and customer partnership.

This role serves as the technical bridge between customers, engineering, and sales. You will develop tailored switch gear solutions, influence design decisions, and partner with consulting engineers, power utility companies, distributors, contractors, and owner/developers to ensure Power Design delivers value-driven outcomes.

Your work will drive new business opportunities, support ongoing projects, and ensure customers experience best-in-class service and innovation.

This position combines hands-on design expertise, technical consultation, and relationship-building to grow our presence in the switch gear space.

• Lead technical sales efforts for switch gear solutions from concept to execution, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Partner with consulting engineers, power utility companies, distributors, contractors, and owner/developers to deliver customized solutions aligned with project specifications.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, and system requirements to propose optimized designs.
• Provide technical training, product knowledge, and design guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Support R&D initiatives, technical documentation, and product development activities for the LFG division.
• Act as the subject matter expert for medium and low voltage electrical distribution equipment, including integration with switchboards, panel boards, transformers, and other distribution solutions.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with senior management at key customer accounts and manufacturing partners.
• Represent Power Design at industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience in power distribution or related field.
• Technical sales or design engineering experience within power distribution, switch gear, or related electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV switch gear, panel boards, distribution systems, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with design/engineering tools (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel 30–50% to support customer engagements, jobsite visits, and industry events.

• Experience collaborating directly with electrical contractors, project managers, or field service teams.
• Exposure to specialized medium and low voltage distribution applications.
• Background in sales strategy, account management, and technical solution delivery.

At Power Design, we’re building careers, relationships, and the future of our industry. You’ll join a culture where collaboration, innovation, and growth are central. As a founding member of our LFG Switchgear Manufacturing team, you’ll help shape the division’s direction, work with some of the brightest minds, and make a lasting impact. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as a national company.

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor focused on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by turning next-generation ideas into practical solutions through collaboration and customer-centric design. Learn more erdesigninc.us.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Construction and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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