Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer
Virtual, US, 99999
About us:
AMETEK RTDS Technologies is a leading provider of real-time power simulation systems, catering to utilities, research institutions, and educational organizations. Our cutting-edge solutions enable the development and testing of the electric power grid and renewable energy applications. If you’re excited about driving innovation and enhancing the reliability of our energy infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing field!
Job Summary:
The Technical Sales Engineer will join a team of experienced technical sales and marketing professionals to participate in the global sales and marketing functions. The Technical Sales Engineer will use their technical expertise in RTDS’s products and services to assist in acquiring potential new customers and to ensure the satisfaction and retention of existing customers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assess customer needs, short term objectives and long term goals, to determine the simulator configuration that is optimal for their application
- Act as project leader, maintaining strong customer relationships, and enhancing the customer’s experience, under the guidance of the Technical Sales Manager
- Use CRM for sales activities and report on CRM data to identify customer or greater market insights
- Liaise with potential customers to understand and define their specific needs for proposal generation.
- Prepare technical project proposals and commercial quotations for customers
- Preparation of tender responses/offers and ownership of the entire process, including contract review and negotiation
- Coordinate and lead customer visits
- Make technical presentations of core functions of products and their project-specific application to potential RTDS customers.
- Coordinate and attend demonstrations of RTDS equipment at potential customer sites
- Support marketing communications efforts through participation/technical input in the creation of technical marketing content (marketing collateral, product/technology information, sales documentation etc.)
- Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of the simulator and the power industry to help inform interactions with customers and proposal development
- Participation in industry trade shows and international conferences dealing with power system simulation and equipment verification/testing
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Required minimum University Degree in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on power systems (or equivalent experience)
- 6-8 years relevant industry experience
- Experience with power system simulation programs such as PSCAD, RSCAD, MATLAB is an asset
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Willing and able to travel internationally and domestically (approx. 20-25% travel)
- Experience in a customer-facing role is considered an asset
- Foreign language skills considered an asset
Deadline to apply: August 15, 2026
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation and paid time off
- Great benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and fitness reimbursement program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Retirement Savings with Company Match
- Costco membership
- Every day free parking, and free parking for Princess Auto Stadium events
- Maternity and parental wage supplement and more!
Why work at RTDS Technologies?
This is a remote role. Travel is required. RTDS is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, a vibrant city known for its cultural diversity and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy festivals, museums, and a thriving culinary scene. With its four distinct seasons, Winnipeg offers a range of outdoor activities, including skiing and ice-skating in the winter, and hiking and boating in the summer.
To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers
To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: https://www.rtds.com/
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted. Disability accommodations available upon request.