Sales Engineer

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for an experienced Sales Engineer at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

Reporting to Engine Sales Manager, the Sales Engineer provides review of technical documents and project requirements prior to quote and bid for new equipment sales of Caterpillar and Peterson supplied power generation products. Create initial configurations on complex projects to review with sales reps. Provide technical support and recommendations to our sales representatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Review technical aspects of project bid documents to assure requirement are met and offer solutions to assure compliance.

• Review project requirements and propose value added solutions when applicable.

• In coordination sales representatives and estimators draft Customer Solution Quoter (CSQ) configuration to establish project cost on complex projects.

• Work with sales representatives and estimators to communicate with engineers, contractors, and end user customers to answer application and installation questions.

• Use Caterpillar Specsizer program to assist with project design and electrical load analysis.

• Work with Caterpillar factory and other vendors to gather required information for quoting purposes.

• Work in concert with Project Managers on assigned projects.

Bachelor of Science Degree from a fully accredited college in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in power generation or construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

The pay range for this position is: $102,000.00 - $120,000.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)