Electrical Sales Engineer

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

• Identify, pursue, and secure new construction opportunities with general contractors, architects, engineers, municipalities, and private owners.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders (GCs, design firms, public agencies, procurement officers, military base contacts).
• Review bid invitations, drawings, and specifications to align scope with company capabilities.
• Support estimating and preconstruction teams by providing project intelligence and client insights.
• Represent the company at pre-bid meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Work with operations and project management to ensure smooth project handoff and client satisfaction.
• Track project pipeline using CRM and provide accurate forecasts of upcoming bid opportunities.
• Stay current on market trends, competitors, and upcoming capital projects in target sectors.

• Familiarity with project lifecycles, estimating, and field operations.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• High level of professional business acumen.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, codes (NEC, NFPA), and construction processes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain executive-level and field-level relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel regionally (30–40% of the time) across the Southeast.

• License : Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5+ years in electrical contracting, project management, estimating, or construction sales/business development.

• Climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time pressure.
• Frequent use of computers, phones, and repetitive motion.
• Distractions due to environmental noise.
• Travel may vary with assigned project. Can expect 10%-15% travel.

• Read, interpret, and apply information from policies and partner communications.
• Ability to follow safe work procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Handbook.
• Ability to hear, see, and communicate clearly.
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Lift objects up to 10 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Prolonged sitting and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.