Sales Engineer - Electrical Utilities

NovaTech Automation
Chicago, IL

Technical Sales Engineer

Remote - 50–75% Travel

At NovaTech Automation , we design automation solutions that power the future of energy. Our products simplify complexity, reduce risk, and empower engineers and organizations to make the world’s power grids more reliable, efficient, sustainable, and secure .

We’re looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team and help us shape the future of utility automation. If you’re a problem-solver with strong technical expertise and a passion for working directly with customers, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on critical infrastructure across the globe.

What You’ll Do

  • Become an expert in NovaTech’s Orion, Bitronics, Kronos, and Hermes product lines

  • Partner with customers to integrate and deploy NovaTech ADMS and EMS SCADA solutions

  • Consult with clients on substation, networking, and protective relay communications

  • Lead product demonstrations, customer training sessions, and trade show exhibits

  • Support the sales team with technical insights for proposals, RFIs, and RFPs

  • Work cross-functionally with engineering & product development to bring customer feedback to life

  • Represent NovaTech’s core values: Service, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

  • Hands-on experience with electric utility automation, IEDs, and SCADA protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850)

  • Knowledge of substation architecture, ADMS/EMS concepts, and advanced networking

  • Proficiency in Linux, with programming experience in Lua, Python, or C/C++

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

  • Willingness to travel frequently (50–75%) to engage with customers and industry events

Bonus points if you:

  • Have experience managing Radius systems, IT security best practices, or databases

What to Expect from Us

  • Competitive salary + commission

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family

  • A chance to work on mission-critical infrastructure at a growing, industry-leading company

  • Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional collaboration

  • The satisfaction of knowing your work helps make power grids safer, smarter, and more sustainable

Posted 2025-10-24

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