Energy Engineer

Overview

Energy Engineer role at Blanchard Machinery. This role is responsible for supporting the Sales and Business Development efforts related to new generator sets, switchgear, and all associated accessories. The position will contribute to new market initiatives, with a focus on supporting sales efforts within the Utility, Municipality, and Cooperative (Co-op) sectors. The individual in this role will collaborate across all functions of the Energy Division, including Project Managers, Sales Representatives, Field Engineers, and the Service Department, to ensure alignment and support for division-wide goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and application support with all departments via phone, portal, email, text, and chat as deemed necessary.
• Work closely with the Sales Team in developing relationships with Utility Providers, Municipalities and Co-ops through Technical and Application Support.
• Call on Utility Engineering firms to aid with specifications and design of new Peak Shaving, Bridge to Grid and Prime Power opportunities.
• Attend market-related trade shows.
• Participate in an ongoing process encompassing goal setting and establishing attainable monthly and yearly objectives in conjunction with supervision.
• Work with Caterpillar and other outside vendors to provide complete customer solutions.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner; prepare reports and data as requested.
• Possess personal commitment to continuous professional development and complete all required training.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Extensive knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and other competitive brands, with a working knowledge of the power generation equipment industry.
• BA Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have experience with an Electric Utility and / or Co-op services.
• Must have a solid working understanding of the territory and its service needs as well as relevant knowledge of the competition within the area that the company serves.
• Availability to work during off hours and weekends to take calls from customers to handle emergency situations.
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset coupled with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license and have no more than two moving violations in a three year period.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent verbal / written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and management in a positive, professional, and effective way.
• Possess an unwavering commitment to service excellence.

Working Conditions

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