Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer
Department: LFG - Switchgear Manufacturing


About Power Design's LFG Division
Power Design's LFG Division is the newest addition to our industry-leading organization,
created to drive innovation in switchgear manufacturing and design. With a foundation built
on engineering expertise, collaboration, and customer partnership, we are expanding into
this exciting area to provide cutting-edge solutions that power the future of construction
and electrical distribution.


Role Overview
As a Sales Engineer, you will be the technical bridge between customers, engineering, and
sales. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of design engineering
and customer engagement. You will develop tailored switchgear 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 our
customers experience the best-in-class service and innovation that defines Power Design.
This role combines hands-on design expertise, technical consultation, and relationship-building
to grow our presence in the switchgear space.


Key Responsibilities
• Lead technical sales efforts for switchgear 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, panelboards, 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.


Qualifications
Preferred:
• 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,
switchgear, or related electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV switchgear, panelboards, distribution systems, and
applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with design/engineering tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel 30-50% to support customer engagements, jobsite visits, and
industry events.
Bonus Points For:
• 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.


Why Power Design?
At Power Design, we're not just building projects-we're building careers, relationships,
and the future of our industry. You'll join a culture where collaboration, innovation, and
growth are at the center of everything we do. As a founding member of our LFG Switchgear
Manufacturing team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the direction of a new
division, work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and make a lasting impact.


At LFG, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. LFG believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.