Position Description: Seeking a motivated Applications Engineer (AE) to support the sales process by preparing technical and commercial proposals, developing product configurations, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and internal solutions. This role collaborates closely with the internal sales, engineering, and operations teams to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive offerings.
Responsibilities:
Support the sales team in pre-sales engagements by reviewing customer requirements and recommending solutions.
Prepare product configurations, technical drawings, and commercial proposals with accuracy and attention to detail.
Review RFQ packages, including technical specifications, single-line diagrams, and customer submittals.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to validate manufacturability and compliance.
Participate in internal and external meetings to support project handovers and clarify technical details.
Manage order processing and assist with job file transitions to the projects team.
Provide post-sales support, including documentation updates and coordination with execution teams.
Maintain quoting tools, templates, and standard documentation.
Stay current with industry standards and applicable product codes (e.g., UL891, UL508A, NEC).
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field (Associates + relevant experience considered).
2–4 years of experience in application engineering, electrical design, or technical sales support, ideally within power distribution or related manufacturing industries.
Extensive knowledge of PDUs, RPPs, UL891 switchboards, low-voltage distribution systems, and prefabricated/skidded LV solutions.
Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred).
Understanding of electrical codes and UL standards for low-voltage distribution equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Collaborative, customer-focused mindset with eagerness to learn and grow.
Professional, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
Benefits
What’s Offered:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Dynamic and innovative work environment
Numbers & Facts
Location
Williamsburg, Virginia
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentation Standardsunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Inside Salesunmatched
Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Order Managementunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Post-Salesunmatched
Pre-Salesunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Sales Supportunmatched
Salesforce.comunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Technical Salesunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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