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Sales Engineer - Colorado

Ziegler Cat, Monticello, MN, United States


Overview

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) 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. Required Qualifications

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 Preferred Qualifications

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) Minimum Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be moderate at times. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals. Equal Opportunity

At Ziegler Inc. we are committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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