Business Development and Engineering Influencer

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Business Development Engineer based at our Hillsboro, OR location.

Essential Job Functions

• Create trusted relationships with engineering firms through consistent and ongoing engagement including in person meetings, lunch and learns, conference calls, and virtual meetings related to products and solutions
• Promote Peterson with engineering firms as the first and best resource to provide design guidance
• Work with regional consulting firms early in all new projects’ development to influence project designs and specifications toward Peterson-integrated products and services
• Participate in industry events and conferences to share insights and knowledge with the broader electrical and mechanical engineering community
• Work closely with Marketing team to develop and execute content strategies that align with business goals and objectives
• Pursue continuous self-directed learning on all aspects of electric power generation including and not limited to: Cat diesel and gas electric power products, diesel and gaseous fuel systems, fuel treatment, sound enclosures, exhaust aftertreatment, vibration, cooling systems, electrical controls and switchgear, automatic transfer switch systems, etc.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Sales teams to provide feedback and insights on Peterson’s products, services, and industry trends
• Develop strong relationships and work in collaboration with our Sales team to achieve common goals, providing details and information on projects in design and key customer contacts as needed
• Respond to inquiries for information and proposals from customers and other stakeholders
• Work closely with Peterson management, CAT representatives, third party vendors, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate rough order of magnitude (ROM) proposal preparation
• Provide support to relevant internal departments such as Sales, Marketing and Project Management to ensure proper project execution
• Attend and participate in sales meetings and trade organizations
• Support marketing activities by attending Trade Shows, conferences and other marketing events
• Travel away from base location up to 40% of the time in and out of territory to visit job sites; attend trade shows, conferences and other marketing events; and attend meetings at customer, vendor, and Peterson locations
• Operate personal vehicle as needed
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other closely related field; and a minimum of ten (10) years of directly related experience in diesel engines, rotating machinery, or electric power distribution systems, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.