Sales Engineer - System Design & Estimating

Onpoint Tech Systems•Delray Beach, FL

7d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

OnPoint Tech Systems is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to design systems and prepare estimates and proposals for luxury residential and high-end commercial projects in South Florida. The role owns the design and estimating process from the initial walkthrough through signed contract and a complete handoff to the project team, covering the company’s AV, automation, lighting and shades, networking, security, and electrical divisions. The Sales Engineer turns client conversations, plans, and budgets into accurate, profitable system designs and proposals. The position works on-site in Delray Beach and involves collaborating with clients, builders, architects, designers, vendors, distributors, and the project team. The role includes manufacturer training and opportunities for performance-based advancement, including potential growth into Senior Design Engineer, Sales Manager, or Director of Operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in AV, automation, lighting control, security, or low-voltage integration, including at least 2 years designing or estimating projects.
Hands-on knowledge of Control4, Crestron, Savant, Lutron, networking, cameras, and access control.
Ability to read and understand architectural and electrical plans.
Ability to build accurate estimates using labor and material costs and understand installation requirements.
Professional communication with high-end clients, builders, and design teams.
Organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines independently.
A solutions-oriented approach and ownership of estimates and results.
Ability to work on-site in Delray Beach.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with iPoint, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CAD, or D-Tools is strongly preferred.
Electrical estimating knowledge is a plus; an electrical license is not required.
Field experience as a technician or programmer is a plus.
CEDIA or manufacturer certifications are a plus.
Bringing in new leads is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the design and estimating process for residential and commercial projects across AV, automation, lighting and shades, networking, security, and electrical divisions.
Review architectural, electrical, and lighting plans; perform takeoffs and device layouts.
Design systems using Control4, Crestron, Savant, Lutron, networking, surveillance, and access control platforms.
Prepare detailed proposals covering equipment, labor, scope, inclusions, exclusions, and options.
Attend site walkthroughs and design meetings with clients, builders, architects, and designers.
Present designs and proposals and help clients choose solutions suited to their budgets.
Produce marked-up plans, rack elevations, line diagrams, and wiring schedules.
Collect and validate vendor and distributor pricing to protect margins.
Track bids, follow up on open proposals, and revise estimates as plans change.
Hand off sold projects to project management with complete scope, documentation, and labor plans.
Support Jarred’s sales pipeline with design and estimating; bringing in new leads is a plus.
Stay current on products, pricing, and best practices through manufacturer training.