Hiring: Sales Engineer Energy Solutions - Illinois Company: Ziegler Caterpillar Location: Peoria, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:15:11 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : C About the job Experience: •7+ years in technical sales within BESS, UPS, microgrids, or power systems Required Skills: •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. •Partner cross-functionally with development, engineering, project management, and electrical sub-contractors. Qualifications: •3–7+ years in technical sales within BESS, UPS, microgrids, or power systems •Demonstrated capacity to interpret RFPs, bid specifications, technical drawings, and utility requirements •In-depth knowledge of BESS components (PCS/inverters, BMS/EMS, safety systems, balance‑of‑plant) •Operational familiarity with large critical‑power systems •Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills •Must reside in Illinois; willingness to travel up to 70% within the state •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field. •Operational familiarity with solar PV, EV charging, and multiple DER systems. •Solid functional working knowledge of UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, NEC, IEEE 1547. •Demonstrated capacity to support basic financial modeling (IRR, NPV, LCOS). Compensation: •Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!