Sales Engineer - High Voltage Electrical - Houston, TX

• 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

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Expanding electrical infrastructure organisationSupportutility, renewable energy, transmission projects

• 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

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 company has established strong relationships with utility providers, renewable energy developers, engineering and construction firms, and industrial customers.
Following significant investment and continued expansion, the organisation is growing its Pre-Construction Sales team to support increasing project demand across the United States. The business is recognised for its entrepreneurial culture, commitment to employee development, and ability to provide long-term career progression opportunities.
Employees benefit from a collaborative environment where initiative is encouraged, performance is rewarded, and individuals are given the autonomy to manage their work with minimal micromanagement. The company values accountability, teamwork, and an ownership mentality while providing strong mentoring and training to support professional growth.
This is an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking exposure to complex infrastructure projects and a pathway into commercial leadership.

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
• Clear progression from Sales Engineer to Senior Sales Engineer
• Opportunity to take ownership of major pursuits and client accounts
• Develop commercial leadership skills within a growing organisation
• Exposure to large-scale utility and renewable energy projects
• Strong internal mentoring and support structure
• Collaborative and results-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence business growth and strategic customer relationships

Travel

• 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