Construction Sales Engineer

Siemens•Renton, WA

7d•$92,589 - $193,773•Remote

About The Position

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is seeking a Construction Sales Engineer to support the Seattle/Western Washington market and surrounding area. This individual contributor role owns project-based revenue growth and market share expansion by developing relationships across the construction ecosystem, identifying opportunities early, and positioning Siemens low- and medium-voltage power distribution solutions throughout the project lifecycle. The role reports to Regional Sales leadership. The Construction Sales Engineer develops strategic territory and account plans, builds and maintains a qualified project pipeline, and delivers disciplined forecasts. The role influences project specifications and pursuit strategies while coordinating with consulting engineers, electrical contractors, distributors, end users, and Siemens sales teams. The position covers the construction project lifecycle, from early design and specification through bid, award, execution, and follow-on opportunities, and supports sales of products including switchboards, busway, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, circuit breakers, and safety switches. The position is remote and supports locations in Issaquah, Renton, and Seattle, Washington. Travel of up to 10% may be required based on customer, territory, and business needs. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Requirements

Must live in or be available to relocate to the sales territory.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience; high school diploma or GED is the minimum education requirement when experience is substituted.
Power distribution sales, engineering, or project management experience related to electrical manufacturing, electrical distribution, contractor sales, or construction sales; 5+ years is preferred.
Experience managing customer accounts and developing or supporting project-based sales opportunities with electrical contractors, consulting engineers, construction-channel customers, distributors, or similar clients.
Working knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power distribution products, such as switchboards, busway, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, circuit breakers, safety switches, or related equipment.
Ability to build customer relationships, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and partner across internal teams to support customer outcomes.
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing.
Experience using sales tools or CRM platforms to manage pipeline, forecast opportunities, and document account activity.
Ability to travel up to 10% based on customer, territory, and business needs.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Formal education in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
Experience working directly with consulting engineers, electrical contractors, contractor project managers, estimators, purchasing teams, owners, developers, or senior contractor leadership.
Ability to read an electrical single-line diagram.
Experience influencing project specifications and selling low- or medium-voltage power distribution equipment across construction project cycles.
Experience developing or supporting strategic account plans, leading or contributing to project pursuit activity, and working with internal groups to advance complex opportunities.
Demonstrated success developing or supporting new business, converting competitive specifications or accounts, and growing market share through contractor and channel engagement.

Responsibilities

Grow revenue and market share, with accountability for measurable sales results.
Develop and drive sales plans prioritizing target customers, project pursuits, competitive opportunities, and actions to grow share.
Build a qualified project pipeline and maintain accurate opportunity data, project timing, next steps, risks, and forecast updates in designated sales tools.
Engage throughout the construction project lifecycle, from early design and specification through bid, award, execution, and follow-on opportunities, to identify and advance Siemens solutions.
Build trusted relationships with consulting engineers, electrical contractors, owners, developers, end users, distributors, channel partners, and other project decision influencers.
Influence basis-of-design and project specifications by providing technical and commercial guidance early in the project cycle.
Manage project pursuit activities with internal Siemens teams, including opportunity qualification, collaborator mapping, competitive strategy, solution positioning, and pursuit follow-through.
Engage distributors and channel partners to improve opportunity visibility, coordinate account actions, and strengthen Siemens’ position with contractors and project collaborators.
Acquire new business, drive competitive conversions, and expand the breadth of Siemens solutions within existing accounts.
Partner with Siemens colleagues to advance opportunities involving switchboards, busway, medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, circuit breakers, safety switches, and related power distribution products.