Sales Engineer - Colorado
About The Position
Ziegler Energy Solutions, a Ziegler company, is seeking a Sales Engineer to lead technical sales for commercial, industrial, and utility scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across Colorado. We develop advanced BESS solutions and complementary technologies including large UPS systems, solar PV, and EV charging infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as the technical sales lead for the state, supporting both turnkey project development and equipment only engagements. You will also help identify early opportunities across our broader distributed energy portfolio. This position is open until filled. Location: Remote (Must reside in Colorado due to regional travel and customer engagement requirements)
Requirements
- 3–7+ years in technical sales within BESS, UPS, microgrids, or power systems
- Ability to interpret RFPs, bid specifications, technical drawings, and utility requirements
- Strong understanding of BESS components (PCS/inverters, BMS/EMS, safety systems, balance‑of‑plant)
- Familiarity with large critical‑power systems
- Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
- Must reside in Colorado; willingness to travel up to 70% within the state
- Must have and maintain a clean driving record to meet company insurability standards
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
- Experience in both turnkey development and equipment‑only strategies.
- Familiarity with solar PV, EV charging, and multiple DER systems.
- Working knowledge of UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, NEC, IEEE 1547.
- Ability to support basic financial modeling (IRR, NPV, LCOS).
Responsibilities
- Lead technical sales for C&I and utility‑scale BESS projects.
- Develop scopes, preliminary engineering, and conceptual designs.
- Engage early with customers, consultants, utilities, and EPCs to influence the basis of design, using bid specifications, utility requirements, and project documentation to guide system architecture.
- Conduct site assessments, feasibility reviews, and DER introductions.
- Interpret RFPs, bid specifications, utility interconnection requirements, and engineering drawings.
- Prepare proposals, layouts, single‑line diagrams, and technical narratives.
- Collaborate with development, engineering, project management, and electrical sub-contractors.
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
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental/orthodontia, vision & life insurances
- Paid time off (PTO) – 15 days to start
- 9 Paid holidays
- 401(k) contributions & match
- HSA, Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free annually
- STD & LTD Insurance, FSA & EAP
- Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
- Fitness membership discount
- Ongoing training
- Education assistance
- Advancement opportunities
- Safe, clean, and friendly work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
