Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

The Sales Engineer Transmission & Distribution (T&D) is responsible for driving technical sales growth and customer engagement for Qualitrol's portfolio of monitoring, protection, and digital asset management solutions across electric utility, transmission, distribution, OEM, EPC, industrial, and renewable energy markets. This role combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen to support customers in improving asset reliability, operational efficiency, and condition-based maintenance strategies for critical electrical infrastructure. The Sales Engineer will work closely with regional sales leaders, channel partners, product management, and engineering teams to identify opportunities, develop technical solutions, and close complex projects within the power industry. Region of responsibility: States in the US North-East (East Region).

Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and market share objectives within the assigned territory.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities with utilities, OEMs, EPCs, industrial facilities, and renewable energy customers.

Promote Qualitrol solutions for transformer monitoring, partial discharge monitoring, GIS monitoring, breaker monitoring, power quality, fault recording, and digital asset management.

Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and solution workshops for customers and partners.

Support the complete sales cycle including prospecting, technical qualification, proposal development, commercial negotiations, and project closure.

Build and maintain strong technical and commercial relationships with customer stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Understand customer operational challenges and align Qualitrol technologies to customer reliability and maintenance strategies.

Provide consultative support regarding asset monitoring, condition assessment, predictive maintenance, and digital substation initiatives.

Support site visits, technical evaluations, FAT/SAT activities, and field demonstrations when required.

Act as a subject matter expert for high-voltage asset monitoring technologies.

Support customers with application engineering discussions related to: - Power transformers - Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) - Circuit breakers - Generators and motors - Partial discharge monitoring - SF6 monitoring - Power quality and fault recording systems

Maintain deep knowledge of utility standards, industry trends, and competitive technologies.

Develop and support representative firms, distributors, VARs, and channel partners.

Deliver technical and commercial training to channel partners and customers.

Assist partners with opportunity development, solution positioning, and customer engagement strategies.

Ensure channel alignment with regional growth objectives.

Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, sales forecasts, and account activity within Salesforce CRM.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews.

Track market activity, competitive intelligence, and customer project developments.

Collaborate with leadership to develop account plans and territory growth strategies.

Work closely with engineering and product management teams to communicate Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and market requirements.

Support product launches, pilot projects, and strategic growth initiatives.

Coordinate with field service and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project execution.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Advanced technical or business education preferred.

710+ years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, or power systems engineering.

Experience in electric utilities, transmission & distribution, power generation, or industrial electrical systems.

Proven success supporting or selling high-voltage monitoring and diagnostic solutions.

Experience working with utilities, OEMs, EPCs, or industrial end users preferred.

Strong understanding of:

Power transformers and transformer accessories

Substations and T&D infrastructure

Partial discharge technologies

GIS and SF6 monitoring

Breaker monitoring systems

Digital substations and SCADA integration

Condition-based maintenance (CBM)

Asset performance management (APM)

IEEE, IEC, and utility industry standards

Strong presentation and communication skills

Consultative selling and problem-solving mindset

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

Experience with Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office tools

Strong organizational and forecasting discipline

Ability to travel extensively within assigned territory

Self-driven, collaborative, and customer-focused mindset

Combination of remote work, customer visits, substations, power plants, OEM facilities, and industry events.

Travel may range from 4060% depending on territory and project activity.

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers' needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.