Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer – Philadelphia, PA – $60,000–$90,000 Base + Commissions + Bonus

About the Opportunity:

This company is a trusted provider of customized building automation, lighting, and security solutions, is looking for a driven Sales Engineer to join their expanding team in Philadelphia, PA. This position is ideal for an intermediate to senior-level sales professional with strong estimating capabilities, experience in controls systems, and a background in plan-and-spec bidding.

Position Details:

• Title: Controls Sales Engineer
• Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)
• Status: Full-Time

Ideal Candidate:

• 3–5+ years of experience in Controls Sales, Estimating, or BAS-related roles
• Skilled in project take-offs, estimating, and developing scopes of work
• Familiarity with plan/spec bidding processes and RFI preparation
• Comfortable leading presentations, training sessions, and lunch-and-learns
• Strong understanding of BAS technologies and system integration
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MS Visio is beneficial

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle project take-offs, equipment selection, and estimation for proposals
• Develop scopes, bids, and RFIs for both design-build and plan/spec work
• Coordinate with engineering and internal teams to ensure proposal accuracy
• Engage engineers, end users, and contractors to expand new business opportunities
• Support internal marketing efforts and technical training initiatives
• Maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to upsell services

Company Overview:

• Founded: 2006
• Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA
• Employees: 50+
• Markets: Healthcare, K-12, Higher Ed, Government, Data Centers, Commercial, Industrial
• Product Lines: ALC (Rep), plus service on Siemens, Schneider, Andover, Tridium
• Solutions: BAS, Security, Lighting, Energy Metering, Analytics, Legacy System Upgrades

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $60,000–$90,000 (DOE)
• Commission: Flat rate per sale – annual earnings typically around $30,000
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus (~$2,000)
• Benefits: Three Medical Plan Options, Dental, Vision
• Retirement: SIMPLE IRA with company match
• PTO: 2 Weeks Vacation+ Paid Holidays (negotiable)
• Other Perks: Laptop and Cell Phone Provided

If you're an experienced sales professional looking to make a meaningful impact with a respected smart building solutions provider, this opportunity offers strong earning potential and long-term career growth.