What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive – Engineering & AEC Staffing Sales position at System One?
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Type: Direct Hire
Contractor Work Model: Remote but must be local to Kansas City area
Account Executive – Engineering & Technical Staffing (AEC Focus)
Who We Are
System One Engineering, is growing its team of high-performing sales and operations professionals. As one of the largest technical staffing firms in the U.S., we support more than 8,000 professionals nationwide. For over 40 years, we have partnered with engineering, construction, and infrastructure firms to deliver specialized talent that supports critical projects and drives long-term success.
What You’ll Do
As an Account Executive supporting the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by developing and managing client relationships and delivering high-quality engineering staffing solutions. Your role will include:
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with AEC clients, acting as a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner.
- Identify, qualify, and support engineering and technical positions through market research, client discovery, and networking.
- Execute strategic business development initiatives through prospecting, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.
- Engage with clients via phone, email, virtual meetings, site visits, and formal presentations.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified accounts and ensure continuity of client contact and service.
- Collaborate with recruiting and delivery teams to align engineering talent with project and organizational needs.
- Develop creative and strategic client engagement initiatives to support project-based and long-term staffing demands.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: 2–3 years of sales experience within engineering, technical, or AEC staffing, or a related B2B services environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with AEC markets, engineering disciplines, or construction-related staffing is strongly preferred.
- Skills: Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills with a consultative sales mindset.
- Industry-leading training, coaching, and mentorship—we invest in your long-term success.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture alongside driven professionals who support one another.
- Clear career growth and advancement opportunities tied directly to performance.
- Competitive compensation including base salary, commissions, bonuses, and incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
- A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with the support and resources of a national industry leader.
- Salary plus monthly commission on individual placement gross profit.
System One has over four decades of experience delivering engineering and technical staffing solutions to industry-leading clients. We specialize in contract, contract-to-direct, and direct-hire placements across the AEC and infrastructure sectors, including:
- Civil & Structural Engineering
- Environmental & Geotechnical Engineering
- Construction Management & Inspection
- Architecture & Design
- Transportation & Infrastructure
- Utilities & Energy
Ready to build a career that supports impactful projects and critical infrastructure? Join System One and help connect top engineering talent with the firms shaping our built environment.
Apply Today!
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Ref: #275-Eng Kansas City