Sales Engineer

Leading International Power Generation Firm

SALES ENGINEER | POWER GENERATION & DATA CENTRES

Location: Cape Town and Johannesburg

About the role

We are looking for 2 technically minded Sales Engineers to support the development and sale of power-generation solutions. The role will involve understanding customer requirements, supporting equipment selection and preparing technical proposals for standby and critical-power applications, including data centres.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer engagement and commercial sales.

Key responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, technical specifications, drawings and tender documents.
• Understand customer load requirements, operating conditions and project scope.
• Support the selection and sizing of generator systems and associated equipment.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, equipment schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify assumptions, exclusions and technical deviations within proposals.
• Work with sales, engineering, suppliers and project teams to address technical queries.
• Attend customer meetings and support technical presentations and site assessments.
• Assist with tender submissions and respond to technical clarifications.
• Maintain accurate records of quotations and proposals.
• Support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.

What we are looking for

• A technical background in power generation, electrical systems, electromechanical equipment or a related field.
• Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, estimating or preparing proposals.
• An understanding of generator selection, load requirements, controls and system integration.
• The ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and confidence engaging with customers.
• Exposure to data centre backup power or other critical-power applications would be beneficial.