Applications Engineer / Sales Engineer-Power Distribution & Switchgear

Position Summary

Woodlawn Consulting Group is partnering with an industry-leading manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical equipment to identify an Applications Engineer / Technical Sales Support Specialist to join their growing team.

This position serves as a key liaison between customers, sales, engineering, and operations to develop technical solutions, prepare quotations, and support the successful execution of complex industrial projects.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in applications engineering, technical sales, proposal engineering, electrical estimating, power systems, switchgear, controls, automation, or custom-engineered industrial equipment.

One of the available openings offers future leadership potential for the right candidate.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Review customer specifications and determine appropriate technical and commercial solutions.
- Prepare detailed quotations, proposals, pricing models, and cost estimates.
- Interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure quote accuracy and manufacturability.
- Participate in project handoff activities following contract award.
- Maintain visibility of active opportunities and communicate project status to internal stakeholders.
- Support forecasting activities and identify emerging business opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with customers, channel partners, representatives, and internal teams.
- Maintain accurate records within CRM and proposal management systems.
- Remain informed on industry standards, market trends, and customer requirements.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in applications engineering, technical sales, proposal engineering, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or power systems.
- Experience developing quotations, proposals, estimates, and costing models.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.

Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desired:
- Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical equipment
- Switchgear and switchboards
- Power distribution systems
- Motor Control Centers (MCC)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Controls and automation systems
- Custom-engineered industrial equipment
- Utilities, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, mission-critical, or industrial infrastructure environments

Keywords
Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Proposal Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Electrical Estimator, Quotations Engineer, Power Distribution, Switchgear, Switchboards, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Motor Control Centers, VFDs, Industrial Manufacturing, Engineered Equipment, Controls, Automation, Electrical Equipment, Custom Manufacturing.

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