Sales Engineer Opportunity
Our client is a leading organisation specialising in high-voltage electrical infrastructure solutions across transmission systems, substations, utility networks, and large-scale energy projects. Operating within some of the fastest-growing sectors of the North American infrastructure market, the organisation is growing its Pre-Construction Sales team to support increasing project demand across the United States. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking exposure to complex infrastructure projects and a pathway into commercial leadership.
Job Description
As a Sales Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing project opportunities from initial pursuit through project award and handover. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage opportunities throughout the full sales and pre-construction lifecycle
- Lead proposal development and coordinate competitive bid submissions
- Drive collaboration between engineering, estimating, operations, and business development teams
- Develop technical and commercial responses for customers
- Support pricing strategies, negotiations, and contract discussions
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Manage ongoing client communications throughout active pursuits
- Identify opportunities for repeat business and additional project work
- Partner with business development professionals to maximise project success
- Maintain ownership of pursuits through project award
- Coordinate proposal schedules, deadlines, and internal resources
- Deliver a high standard of customer service and commercial support
This Sales Engineer role serves as the bridge between customer-facing activities and project execution teams, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal Sales Engineer will bring a combination of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong relationship management skills. Requirements include:
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering strongly preferred
- Experience working within utility, power, infrastructure, energy, engineering, or construction environments
- Background within utility companies, engineering firms, engineering procurement and construction organisations, contractors, or industrial businesses
- Previous experience managing projects, proposals, bids, or customer-facing technical engagements
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build long-term client relationships
- Commercial mindset with interest in sales and business development activities
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
What's on Offer
This Sales Engineer opportunity offers excellent long-term career progression and exposure to major infrastructure projects throughout the energy and utility sectors. Compensation:
- Up to $160,000 base salary
- Performance bonus typically 10%
Benefits & Career Development:
- Structured onboarding and training programme
- Opportunity to take ownership of major pursuits and client accounts
- Develop commercial leadership skills within a growing organisation
- Strong internal mentoring and support structure
- Opportunity to influence business growth and strategic customer relationships
- Generally low travel requirements
- Limited travel during onboarding and ramp-up period
Location:
- Houston, Texas
- Full-time onsite position: five days per week in the office
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Interview-related travel expenses covered by the employer