Sales Design Engineer - CEA

Sales Design Engineer – CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) Role Overview The Sales Design Engineer for CEA plays a critical role at the intersection of sales, engineering, and customer solutions. This position supports the sales process by translating customer needs into technically sound, well-designed CEA systems, while helping ensure feasibility, accuracy, and alignment between sales commitments and execution.This role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to develop conceptual designs, validate system requirements, and support proposals for CEA projects.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the sales team by developing conceptual and preliminary CEA system designs based on customer requirementsTranslate customer goals into technical layouts, system concepts, and solution narrativesAssist with technical scoping, system feasibility, and early-stage design considerations during the sales processCollaborate with internal teams to ensure designs align with engineering standards, cost assumptions, and operational capabilitiesProvide technical input for proposals, presentations, and sales documentationParticipate in customer discussions as a technical resource when appropriateIdentify risks, constraints, or design considerations early in the sales cycle to support accurate sellingTraining & DevelopmentThis role will receive hands-on training and mentorship from senior leadership and subject-matter experts within the organization. The individual will learn directly from seasoned leaders with deep technical and operational expertise, providing a unique opportunity to be trained by the best of the best during onboarding, our President! Qualifications (Initial)Bachelor’s degree in engineering requiredBackground in engineering, design, or a technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)Experience with CEA systems, greenhouse design, or related agricultural or industrial systems requiredAutoCAD or Visio experienceKnowledge of Project Management processesAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiencesStrong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionallyDetail-oriented, with the ability to think both conceptually and systemicallySuccess in This Role Looks LikeSales opportunities are supported with clear, credible technical designsFewer disconnects between what is sold and what is builtStrong collaboration and trust between Sales, Engineering, and OperationsCustomers feel confident in the technical solution being proposed