Regional Applications Engineer

Regional Applications Engineer

Electrical Infrastructure | Technical Sales

Location: Home-based in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or Lafayette, Louisiana

Travel: Approximately 50%

Relocation Assistance: Available

The Opportunity

A manufacturer of electrical infrastructure products is seeking a Regional Applications Engineer to help customers evaluate solutions, develop project specifications, and address technical design challenges.

This position combines electrical sales experience with hands-on application knowledge. You will work with engineering firms, contractors, facility owners, and sales partners on commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal projects. You will also serve as a technical resource for the regional sales organization.

Candidates must currently live in, or relocate to, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or Lafayette. When not traveling, you will work from a home office.

What You’ll Do

Partner with engineers and project stakeholders early in the design process to evaluate electrical infrastructure needs and recommend suitable product applications.

Review drawings, layouts, and specifications to help customers select and incorporate electrical distribution and mechanical support solutions.

Support regional sales opportunities by resolving application questions, identifying technical considerations, and contributing to project pursuit plans.

Deliver technical presentations, product workshops, and application training for customers, engineering firms, sales representatives, and distribution partners.

Assist with design-build projects, lighting assessments, specification evaluations, and related customer consultations.

Coach sales colleagues and independent representatives on product applications and approaches to customer technical challenges.

Share customer feedback and project insights with product teams to inform product improvements, design resources, and technical literature.

Build relationships with consultants, specifying engineers, contractors, and end users to increase awareness and consideration of the company’s solutions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

At least five years of electrical sales experience.

At least one year of experience with electrical infrastructure products relevant to this position.

Working knowledge of electrical power distribution and mechanical support systems.

Ability to explain technical concepts and connect product capabilities to customer needs.

Willingness to travel approximately 50% and reside within one of the designated Louisiana markets.

Authorization to work in the United States without employer immigration sponsorship or support. Sponsorship and student training arrangements requiring employer support now or in the future are unavailable for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Ten or more years of related sales experience.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Professional Engineer license.

Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure applications, competing products, and the U.S. power distribution market.

Experience helping consulting engineers, contractors, or facility owners evaluate products and develop project specifications.

Additional Details

This is a mid-senior-level individual contributor position. Previous management experience is not required.