hayselectricalservices
Sales Engineer - Controls
At a Glance
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Employment
- contract
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Compensation
- Include: Base salary range of $105,000–$120,000 commensurate with experience,
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- SAFe
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Construction
- Energy
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Retail
Benefits & Perks
health, dental, and vision insurance Generous paid time off and company holi
Requirements
3–7 years of experience in building automation, BAS/EMS, or HVAC controls with demonstrated technical proficiency in system design and application
Working knowledge of BACnet, Niagara/Tridium, or comparable open-protocol BAS platforms
Experience preparing technical proposals, equipment schedules, or controls submittals for commercial BAS/EMS projects
Experience with Tridium-Niagara, Distech Controls, or Delta Controls platforms
Familiarity with multi-site BAS/EMS deployment programs in retail, QSR, data center, or healthcare verticals
Experience supporting a GC-channel sales and estimating process
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range of $105,000–$120,000 commensurate with experience, plus a structured annual performance-based bonus of up to 20% of base salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly scaling organization
5K Automation and Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any status protected by applicable law. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Responsibilities
The Sales Engineer — Controls supports the sales and solutions functions at 5K by providing technical expertise throughout the sales cycle.
This role works closely with the BDM and Solutions Architect to respond to client inquiries, develop technical proposals, and ensure that proposed BAS/EMS solutions are accurately scoped, priced, and feasible for deployment.
The Sales Engineer is a key bridge between the commercial and engineering teams — someone who understands both what clients need and how 5K can deliver it.
Support the BDM and Solutions Architect in qualifying technical requirements and developing solution designs for new opportunities across national account and construction-channel clients
Prepare and review technical proposals, system architecture summaries, equipment specifications, and scope-of-work documents for BAS/EMS projects
Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for prospective clients at the direction of the BDM or Solutions Architect