Sales Applications Engineer

Sales Application Engineer

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high-performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high-margin services business that delivers long-term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand acceleratesdriven by AI, electrification and grid constraintsINNIO enables scalable, behind-the-meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen-ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA (NES WES), a division of INNIO, provides fully integrated Combined Heat and Power ("CHP") and Distributed Generation ("DG") power solutions through 10MW power blocks. Jenbacher CHP and DG solutions provide world class electrical-thermal efficiencies with industry leading emissions. Jenbacher CHP and DG Equipment provides best in class fuel flexibility with capabilities for natural gas, biogas, propane, syn gas and automated dual fuel systems.

NES WES has been in business for over 50 years and is known for our great customer service, innovative solution development and ability to adapt to changing markets. We hire the best in their fields - results-focused professionals with the skills to achieve project goals across multiple industries. Do you want to make a difference with your work? Take your career to the next level and join our team now!

This position can be located anywhere in the United States as a remote role. Regional vicinity of our NES-WES offices in either Brea CA or Bristol PA would be preferred but not required.

Role Description

The Sales Application Engineer will support the Application Engineering Teams goal of providing customers and NES-WES Sales Team the technical information needed for project development, quoting, and finalizing contracts. He/She will also develop budgeting tools and proposals for projects.

• Develop technical parameters and commercial proposals for project quoting.
• Attend customer meetings with Business Development Managers
• Serve as the key technical advisor to customers and Sales team
• Act as quality control for project budgets and proposals before being sent to customers.
• Develop technical data for distribution to consultants and engineers.
• Develop strategic relationships with balance of plant (BOP) suppliers.
• Incorporate feedback from Engineering and Product Support into sourcing BOP vendors selection and design criteria.
• Review RFPs for determination of equipment and BOP configurations, develop comments/exceptions, and provide quotation
• Assist in front end loaded engineering (FEL) Studies and be familiar with project economics
• Lead technical and economic modeling of microgrid technologies for end user sites.
• Attend and lead "lunch & learn" presentations for Key Accounts
• Maintain a culture which values a high degree of collaboration, positive work environment, and high level of responsiveness

Qualification Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred. Other technical relevant industry experience may be considered
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• 4+ years of technical experience in relevant industry, preferably with engines, rotating machinery, and power generation segments
• Technical and commercial leadership capabilities
• Capability and willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work collaboratively & navigate across multiple matrix organizations
• High motivation level, self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Strong negotiation skills experience negotiating with customers, suppliers and different levels of management
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.