Business Development and Engineering Influencer

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

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

SUMMARY

The Business Development Engineer is responsible for leveraging technical engineering expertise and knowledge to create engaging and informative content to the engineering consulting industry for the purpose of promoting Peterson Power Systems, Inc.’s electric power products and solutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 Peterson Power Systems provides.

• 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.