Sr. Sales Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Interpret and apply jurisdictional codes and regulations to assess their impact on natural gas infrastructure and project feasibility.

- Collaborate with builders, developers, and engineering teams to minimize the physical footprint of natural gas installations while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

- Identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges related to natural gas systems, including safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

- Evaluate engineering designs for feasibility, environmental impact, and alignment with company standards and customer needs.

- Prepare cost estimates and technical analyses to support project planning, sales proposals, and marketing initiatives.

- Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities and support strategic sales growth.

- Develop and implement new technologies and marketing tools to promote the benefits and applications of natural gas solutions.

- Prepare preliminary engineering designs and assist in evaluating alternative energy solutions in support of the company’s Marketing Plan.

- Generate technical reports detailing appliance costs, energy usage, emissions, and operating costs to support sales, sustainability, and rate case development.

- Conduct field site surveys and provide technical support during the design and installation of internal natural gas piping systems.

- Deliver training programs to internal sales teams on gas-fired equipment, energy analysis, and market trends.

- Support the development of marketing tools and coordinate pilot projects for new technologies.

- Address and resolve code-related issues involving IFGC, IMC, IBC, DOT, WSSC, and other local regulatory agencies.

- Maintain accurate and detailed client profiles and project data within the company’s CRM system.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Chemical preferred).

- EIT certification (FE exam passed) preferred; PE license is a plus.

- Working knowledge of local building, mechanical, and fuel gas codes.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software preferred.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple scenarios and implement effective solutions.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

- Proven ability to negotiate and resolve business issues with internal and external stakeholders.

- Advanced understanding of energy engineering principles, including flow, heat transfer, and combustion.

- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across departments.

We offer a competitive salary range of $94,000 to $136,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.