Sales Engineer - Energy Solutions

Ziegler Caterpillar • Monticello, MN

5d • $90,700 - $136,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ziegler Energy Solutions, a Ziegler company, is seeking a Sales Engineer to support the technical sales and development of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV, and EV DC Fast Charging (DCFC) projects. Based in Monticello, MN, or Dayton, MN, this role serves as a region's technical sales lead, supporting both turnkey project development and equipment-only engagements. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and advancing opportunities for solar PV, BESS, and EV DCFC solutions while helping uncover and cultivate early-stage opportunities across our broader distributed energy portfolio.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 2+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, project development, or related roles within solar PV, BESS, EV charging, power systems, or distributed energy resources (DERs)
• Ability to interpret RFPs, technical specifications, engineering drawings, utility requirements, and interconnection documentation
• Understanding of solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems, DC fast charging infrastructure, and associated electrical equipment
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power conversion equipment, and energy management concepts
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record to meet company insurability standards

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Renewable Energy, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Experience supporting turnkey EPC projects as well as equipment-only and development-stage opportunities preferred
• Familiarity with commercial and utility-scale solar PV, BESS, EV charging infrastructure, and related DER technologies helpful
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE 1547, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, utility interconnection standards, and EV charging codes and standards helpful
• Understanding of utility tariffs, load analysis, demand charge management, and energy optimization strategies preferred
• Ability to support basic financial evaluations, including ROI, IRR, NPV, and energy project economics helpful
• Experience working with utilities, AHJs, developers, EPC contractors, and commercial/industrial customers preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales efforts for commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and DC fast charging (DCFC) projects.
• Engage early with customers, consultants, utilities, developers, and EPC partners to influence project design and establish the basis of design.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility analyses, energy evaluations, and distributed energy resource (DER) integration reviews.
• Interpret RFPs, bid specifications, utility interconnection requirements, permitting requirements, and engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, project management, procurement, and electrical subcontractors throughout the sales and project development process.
• Support solution development for integrated energy systems combining solar PV, energy storage, EV charging, and other distributed energy resources.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree