Sales Engineer

Company Overview

Power Controls, Inc. is a technical sales and engineering company serving the oil, gas, and general industrial industries. For almost 40 years we’ve partnered with customers who depend on us to design and deliver custom valving solutions that protect people, safeguard the environment, and optimize performance across mission-critical infrastructure.

We are a team of experts and problem-solvers who work with speed and precision. Many of our clients have been with us for decades, relying on our unique ability to deliver fast, technically sound, and cost-effective results. Our team thrives on fast-moving challenges, deep expertise, and a culture of shared accountability and excellence.

Power Controls combines the entrepreneurial energy of a fast-moving company with the long-term trust and care of a family business. If you’re ambitious, technically sharp, and ready to contribute to a mission-driven team, you might be a great fit.

The Role: Sales Engineer

This is not a “plug-and-play” sales job. As a Sales Engineer at Power Controls, you’ll become a trusted advisor to engineers, project managers, and operators, leading high-stakes projects from technical scoping to solution delivery.

You’ll be expected to learn quickly, operate independently, and take full ownership over your work while collaborating closely with a high-performing, tight-knit team. You’ll tackle complex challenges, advise clients, and grow into a go-to expert in a vital technical niche.

Note: You don’t need experience in valve actuation or the energy markets - we’ll train you. But you must bring grit, curiosity, and a bias for action.

Who Thrives Here:

• Someone driven by curiosity - naturally drawn to math, science, and mastering technical subjects through relentless questioning and continuous learning.
• Someone who moves quickly but never sloppily - balances speed with attention to detail, knowing that small errors can lead to major consequences.
• Someone who owns results, not just tasks - takes full responsibility for success, learns from failure, and measures progress obsessively.
• Someone who actively seeks feedback, internalizes it, and uses it to raise personal and team performance.
• Someone who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and solves complex problems without waiting to be told what to do.
• Someone who makes decisions based on logic and principle - protects time, energy, and mental clarity, and is comfortable with both extreme collaboration and operating solo when needed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Key Responsibilities:

60%: Quoting & Technical Solution Design

• Review client requests and design technically appropriate system solutions.
• Source parts across our supplier network with a focus on speed, quality, and cost.
• Create detailed, accurate quotes using our internal systems.
• Set pricing based on technical and commercial knowledge.
• Submit quotes on deadline with professional communication and documentation.

15%: Revisions & Cross-Team Review

• Revise and enhance quotes based on client feedback.
• Collaborate with peers to improve technical accuracy and pricing strategy.

10%: Order Management

• Enter and manage orders from quote to delivery.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers and customers to manage expectations.
• Coordinate shipping timelines with suppliers and internal operations team.

10%: Relationship Management

• Become a trusted technical partner to engineers and procurement teams.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships through regular communication, field visits, and events.
• Expand influence within accounts and identify cross-sell opportunities.

5%: Strategic Input & Process Improvement

• Identify new supplier opportunities or improved pricing channels.
• Help refine internal systems, tools, and structures.
• Participate in planning sessions and contribute ideas that shape our growth.

Why This Role Stands Out

High Autonomy, Real Ownership

You’ll own your work from day one and be trusted to lead complex, high-stakes projects with minimal oversight and maximum responsibility.

Tangible Impact

Your decisions won’t sit in a queue, they’ll shape real-world systems, drive client success, and influence how we operate.

Fast Growth, Sharp Team

Surround yourself with driven, mission-focused teammates who challenge you to level up daily - technically, professionally, and financially.

No Red Tape, Just Results

We move fast, make decisions in the room, and cut out bureaucracy so you can focus on execution and outcomes.

Deep Mentorship, Clear Trajectory

You’ll have access to mentorship that accelerates your learning—and a clear path to grow in knowledge, visibility, and compensation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $80,000–$125,000 depending on experience, no individual sales goals
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Increases with tenure.

•  We Value Difference

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit the following:

1. A Tailored Resume (2 pages max)

Focus on your most relevant experience - technical roles, complex problem-solving, fast-paced environments, and any leadership or ownership you've demonstrated. Clarity and relevance matter more than volume.

2. A Cover Letter (1 page max)

We value intentionality and personal ownership. In your letter, please address the following:

• Why Power Controls? What about our company or mission resonates with you?
• Which of our values (personal responsibility, hustle, accuracy, resourcefulness, dependability) most reflects your approach to work and why?
• Share a brief example that demonstrates how you take initiative, solve problems independently, or drive results under pressure.

Applications without both items will not be reviewed.

What to Expect from the Interview Process

1. Initial Application Review - We read every resume and cover letter carefully.
2. Intro Call - A conversation to learn about you and share more about the role and company.
3. Team Interviews - Meet with future team members to assess fit and alignment.
4. Working Session or Case Study - A practical exercise that reflects real aspects of the role.
5. Final Interview / Offer Discussion - Review final questions, expectations, and next steps.

We aim to complete the process in 2–3 weeks from initial application.