Sales Engineer | High Voltage Electrical | Houston, TX

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