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Accelerate the renewable interconnection process and optimize the smart grid with advanced analytics
Senior Sales Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
129 days ago
Salary
$155K - $185K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Sales Engineer
GridUnity
• Own the Technical Win in Strategic Deals • Lead all technical aspects of the sales cycle for large, complex enterprise accounts • Translate customer business problems into clear, credible technical solutions • Ensure proposed solutions are feasible, defensible, and aligned with customer operational realities • Serve as the trusted technical voice with engineers, planners, IT professionals, and executive stakeholders • Deliver Compelling, Outcome-Driven Demos & Workshops • Design and deliver demos aligned to customer workflows, pain points, and success metrics • Tailor demonstrations for different personas, including engineering, operations, and leadership • Run technical deep dives, whiteboarding sessions, and proof-of-concept workshops • Clearly articulate why the solution works, not just what it does • Partner Closely with Sales to Shape Strategy • Collaborate with account executives on discovery, deal strategy, and positioning • Help qualify opportunities by assessing technical fit, complexity, and risk early • Influence pricing, packaging, and scope by grounding proposals in technical reality • Anticipate objections and equip sales partners with credible, technically sound responses • Bridge Customer Needs Back to Product & Engineering • Act as a feedback loop between customers and internal product and engineering teams • Distinguish true product gaps from solvable configuration or process issues • Advocate for scalable, standards-based solutions over one-off customizations • Help inform roadmap prioritization based on revenue impact and strategic value • Establish Credibility, Trust, and Long-Term Value • Build trust with senior technical stakeholders through honesty, precision, and reliability • Set clear expectations around capabilities, timelines, and outcomes • Support smooth handoff to implementation and customer success teams • Represent GridUnity as a long-term thought partner, not just a product expert
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, or Technical Pre-Sales
- Proven experience supporting enterprise B2B SaaS sales cycles with large ACV deals
- Deep understanding of data-centric platforms, including systems of record, analytics, integrations, APIs, and AI-enabled capabilities
- Strong domain knowledge of transmission and distribution systems, including planning, grid reliability, regulatory frameworks, and interconnection challenges
- Experience with distribution-level interconnection, DER integration, or hosting-capacity modeling
- Demonstrated success translating customer pain points into solution architectures, not just feature demonstrations
- Proven consulting experience organizing complex projects, analyzing operations, and delivering actionable recommendations
- Excellent technical communication skills, including whiteboarding, executive-level explanations, and deep technical discussions
- Strong systems thinking with the ability to explain how tools, data sources, and stakeholders fit together
- Experience explaining and working with data models, data quality, integrations, ETL flows, analytics, dashboards, or AI-assisted tools
- Track record of setting clear expectations and preventing over-customization to protect platform scalability.
- Prior experience in the utilities or energy sector, including interconnection processes, grid operations, or regulatory environments (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions
- Remote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you
- 401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future
- Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance
- Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector
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