Sales Engineer at Peterson Power Systems in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area | Kablio

Role

Description

customer quoting

technical review

solution audits

product integration

site meetings

technical support

Reporting to General Manager responsible for Amazon (“AWS”) or the Mission Critical Team ("MCT") account management team, the Sales Engineer provides support for the AWS or MCT account by facilitating product development that meets customer and site requirements. The sales engineer will work directly with Cat and other manufacturers to integrate their product and technology into our product portfolio. This position is required to travel to customer installations to audit our product solution to confirm it is meeting or exceeding the customer’s requirements and facilitate product improvement. Provide technical support and recommendations to the assigned Sales Representative to Amazon or the Mission Critical Team.

Meet with AWS or MCT site construction teams on continuous product improvement processes.
Work with AWS or MCT support team, communicate with engineers, contractors, and end user customers to answer application and installation questions.
Work in concert with Project Managers or the MCT on assigned projects.
In coordination sales representatives and estimators draft Customer Solution Quoter (CSQ) configuration to establish project cost on complex projects.
Review project requirements and propose value added solutions when applicable.
Review technical aspects of project bid documents to assure requirement are met and offer solutions to assure compliance.
Work with Caterpillar factory and other vendors to gather required information for quoting purposes.

Requirements

travel

driver's license

bsc engineering

3 years experience

power generation

sales engineer

Valid driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Bachelor of Science Degree from a fully accredited college in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in power generation or construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Sales Engineer who is based at our Hillsboro, OR location.

Travel to customer sites and manufacturers. Up to 50% travel expected.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1977

Year Established

Began as a dedicated engine division rooted in decades of industrial heritage.

15kW Gensets

Minimum Power Output

Offers gensets starting from 15 kW for various power needs.

Over 5MW

Maximum Genset Capacity

Provides gensets capable of generating over 5 MW.

200+ MW

Rental Fleet Capacity

Maintains a rental fleet capable of delivering over 200 MW of portable power.

Emerged as an authorized Caterpillar dealer serving power needs across California, Oregon, and southwest Washington.
Designs, sells, rents, and services diesel, gas, and biogas gensets, including mobile microgrids.
Supports diverse sectors such as commercial buildings, healthcare, industrial sites, institutional campuses, residential developments, and critical infrastructure.
Delivers turnkey projects ranging from hospitals and data centers to remote prime-power and marine propulsion systems.
Operates a robust rental fleet offering portable power, plus chillers, air compressors, load banks, and transformers.
Offers full-scope services including long-term protection plans, preventive maintenance, load-bank, and megger testing, as well as genuine parts.
Houses a Marine Service Platinum-certified facility, specialized in marine engines, transfer switches, switchgear, and UPS integrations.
Regularly engineers hybrid microgrids combining renewable storage with gensets, showcasing innovation in resilient, off-grid power.

Culture + Values

“Committed to protecting the environment.”
Revised operating procedures relating to vehicle fleet maintenance, office recycling programs, facilities upkeep, and purchasing options to reflect environmental commitment.
Offer parts remanufacturing option in conjunction with Caterpillar to return replaced parts for retooling and reuse.
Certified Bay Area Green Business demonstrating dedication to solid waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and pollution prevention.
Provide 24/7/365 delivery, setup, and support — reflecting reliability and responsiveness.

Environment + Sustainability

8M Gallons

Sustainable Fuel Usage

Deployed Cat rental generators using over 8 million gallons of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) since 2022.

Certified a Bay Area Green Business via programs in solid waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and pollution prevention.
Helped Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant achieve net‑zero energy use via cogeneration and solar, supporting the site’s award as 'Project of the Year'.
Promote and deploy hybrid microgrid systems integrating renewable energy (solar, wind), battery storage, and flexible-fuel gensets.
All Cat diesel generators support biofuels and HVO; gas gensets can run on natural gas, biogas, propane, and hydrogen.
Certified green practices include fleet maintenance, recycling, remanufactured parts, and environmentally-friendly purchasing.
No explicit net‑zero target date stated on website or LinkedIn.

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy, goals, or gender-related statistics publicly available on the company’s website or LinkedIn.

Articles

Power Talk ep 13: Mobile Battery Storage

Remote Asset Management

Power Hub

Lincoln High School Microgrid (Success Story)

Providing Costa Rica’s Power During Natural Disaster

Emergency Power Generators Plan (article)

Role

Description

customer quoting

technical review

solution audits

product integration

site meetings

technical support

Meet with AWS or MCT site construction teams on continuous product improvement processes.
Work with AWS or MCT support team, communicate with engineers, contractors, and end user customers to answer application and installation questions.
Work in concert with Project Managers or the MCT on assigned projects.
In coordination sales representatives and estimators draft Customer Solution Quoter (CSQ) configuration to establish project cost on complex projects.
Review project requirements and propose value added solutions when applicable.
Review technical aspects of project bid documents to assure requirement are met and offer solutions to assure compliance.
Work with Caterpillar factory and other vendors to gather required information for quoting purposes.

Requirements

travel

driver's license

bsc engineering

3 years experience

power generation

sales engineer

Valid driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Sales Engineer who is based at our Hillsboro, OR location.

Travel to customer sites and manufacturers. Up to 50% travel expected.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1977

Year Established

Began as a dedicated engine division rooted in decades of industrial heritage.

15kW Gensets

Minimum Power Output

Offers gensets starting from 15 kW for various power needs.

Over 5MW

Maximum Genset Capacity

Provides gensets capable of generating over 5 MW.

200+ MW

Rental Fleet Capacity

Maintains a rental fleet capable of delivering over 200 MW of portable power.

Emerged as an authorized Caterpillar dealer serving power needs across California, Oregon, and southwest Washington.
Designs, sells, rents, and services diesel, gas, and biogas gensets, including mobile microgrids.
Supports diverse sectors such as commercial buildings, healthcare, industrial sites, institutional campuses, residential developments, and critical infrastructure.
Delivers turnkey projects ranging from hospitals and data centers to remote prime-power and marine propulsion systems.
Operates a robust rental fleet offering portable power, plus chillers, air compressors, load banks, and transformers.
Offers full-scope services including long-term protection plans, preventive maintenance, load-bank, and megger testing, as well as genuine parts.
Houses a Marine Service Platinum-certified facility, specialized in marine engines, transfer switches, switchgear, and UPS integrations.
Regularly engineers hybrid microgrids combining renewable storage with gensets, showcasing innovation in resilient, off-grid power.

Culture + Values

“Committed to protecting the environment.”
Revised operating procedures relating to vehicle fleet maintenance, office recycling programs, facilities upkeep, and purchasing options to reflect environmental commitment.
Offer parts remanufacturing option in conjunction with Caterpillar to return replaced parts for retooling and reuse.
Certified Bay Area Green Business demonstrating dedication to solid waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and pollution prevention.
Provide 24/7/365 delivery, setup, and support — reflecting reliability and responsiveness.

Environment + Sustainability

8M Gallons

Sustainable Fuel Usage

Deployed Cat rental generators using over 8 million gallons of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) since 2022.

Certified a Bay Area Green Business via programs in solid waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and pollution prevention.
Helped Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant achieve net‑zero energy use via cogeneration and solar, supporting the site’s award as 'Project of the Year'.
Promote and deploy hybrid microgrid systems integrating renewable energy (solar, wind), battery storage, and flexible-fuel gensets.
All Cat diesel generators support biofuels and HVO; gas gensets can run on natural gas, biogas, propane, and hydrogen.
Certified green practices include fleet maintenance, recycling, remanufactured parts, and environmentally-friendly purchasing.
No explicit net‑zero target date stated on website or LinkedIn.

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy, goals, or gender-related statistics publicly available on the company’s website or LinkedIn.

Articles

Power Talk ep 13: Mobile Battery Storage

Remote Asset Management

Power Hub

Lincoln High School Microgrid (Success Story)

Providing Costa Rica’s Power During Natural Disaster

Emergency Power Generators Plan (article)