Construction Sales Engineer

Siemens • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $69,571 - $145,739 • Remote

About The Position

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is seeking a Construction Sales Engineer to support the Los Angeles 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, channel partners, owners, developers, and Siemens sales teams. It engages throughout construction projects—from early design and specification through bid, award, execution, and follow-on opportunities—to advance Siemens solutions, acquire new business, convert competitive opportunities, and expand existing accounts.

The position supports opportunities involving switchboards, busway, medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, circuit breakers, safety switches, and related power distribution products. The work is remote and supports the Los Angeles territory and surrounding area, with travel of up to 10% based on customer, territory, and business needs. Siemens lists an annual pay range of $69,571–$145,739 plus uncapped commission; actual compensation may vary based on budget, candidate qualifications, and geographic location.

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. When experience is substituted, a high school diploma or GED equivalency is the minimum education requirement.
• 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-voltage 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 that prioritize 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 across 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 decisions and project specifications by providing early technical and commercial guidance.
• Manage project pursuit activities with internal Siemens teams, including opportunity qualification, collaborator mapping, competitive strategy, solution positioning, and 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 Siemens solution breadth within existing accounts.
• Partner with Siemens colleagues to advance opportunities involving power distribution products, including switchboards, busway, medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, circuit breakers, and safety switches.

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits; further details are available through the benefits website.
• Annual pay range of $69,571–$145,739 plus an uncapped commission structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level