Sales Engineer in Training

Sales Engineer in Training
(1) Position Location: Orlando / Tampa Bay / Miami / (Orlando preferred)

(1) Position Location: Dallas Forth Worth Area (Plano Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time | Includes benefits such as paid travel time, dental, health, vision, 401k, monthly entertainment get-togethers, and performance bonuses
Travel: 10% Domestic | 65% Local | 25% Remote - Some initial 6 month training may take place in our Southern California office 

Pacific Blue Engineering is seeking a motivated and technically-minded candidate to fill a Sales Engineer in Training position. This entry-level role is designed for recent college graduates who are eager to blend technical knowledge with customer-facing responsibilities. In this exciting position, you will help design solutions, support the sales process, and develop strong relationships with clients across a variety of industries—including major Fortune 500 companies such as Disney, Universal Studios, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Toyota, and Tesla.

You’ll gain firsthand experience working in high-tech industrial environments, learn to translate technical concepts into customer value, and develop into a key player in a fast-growing automation and controls business. Pacific Blue Engineering’s culture promotes work-life balance, offering a flexible schedule and opportunities to work remotely.

Skills to Be Developed

Learn how to analyze customer needs and propose automation solutions tailored to their specific requirements

Gain experience in scoping, estimating, and quoting technical projects involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, safety systems, robotics, and control panels

Assist with pre-sales technical discussions and solution presentations

Develop the ability to communicate complex technical solutions in a simple and persuasive manner

Collaborate with internal engineering teams to ensure proposals are accurate and deliverable

Visit customer sites with senior engineers and sales team to understand applications and assist in solution development

Gain product knowledge on platforms such as Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, Schneider Electric, and others

Support proposal documentation, follow-ups, and customer onboarding

Skillsets and Qualifications

BS in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics

Strong communication and presentation skills

Coachable and eager to learn technical sales and client management

Interest in both engineering concepts and customer relationship building

Understanding of automation concepts such as PLCs, control panels, and industrial equipment (via coursework or internship)

Hands-on mindset; comfortable using laptops, voltmeters, and engaging in site visits

Team-oriented with a high degree of professionalism

Ability to listen actively and translate client feedback into actionable solutions

Reliable transportation for local travel

Strong organization, time management, and follow-up skills

This position is perfect for recent grads looking to launch a career that combines technical depth with business acumen in a growing industry. Join our team and build a future where engineering meets relationship-building and innovation meets opportunity.