Our Mission is to Identify, Hire, Train and Retain the very best people!  Could that be you?  Join the Ace Electric team for opportunities to work with the best team and build your career with Ace University! Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!     Benefits: * Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances * 401k with Match * Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more! General Summary:  The Electrical Sales Engineer is responsible for developing new construction business development opportunities across the Southeast United States, with a primary focus on Georgia markets near Macon and Valdosta. This role combines technical knowledge of electrical construction with relationship-driven business development to secure work in industrial, municipal, corrections, education, military, and commercial sectors. Unlike service sales, this position is focused exclusively on new construction projects. This position will report to the Division Manager.     Mandatory Hiring Requirements:  References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.    Responsibilities:  * Identify, pursue, and secure new construction opportunities with general contractors, architects, engineers, municipalities, and private owners. * Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders (GCs, design firms, public agencies, procurement officers, military base contacts). * Review bid invitations, drawings, and specifications to align scope with company capabilities. * Support estimating and preconstruction teams by providing project intelligence and client insights. * Represent the company at pre-bid meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities. * Work with operations and project management to ensure smooth project handoff and client satisfaction. * Track project pipeline using CRM and provide accurate forecasts of upcoming bid opportunities. * Stay current on market trends, competitors, and upcoming capital projects in target sectors. Preferred Job Skills: * Familiarity with project lifecycles, estimating, and field operations. * Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet). * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Acute attention to detail. * Ability to manage confidential information professionally. * High level of professional business acumen. * Strong understanding of electrical systems, codes (NEC, NFPA), and construction processes.  * Proven ability to build and maintain executive-level and field-level relationships.  * Excellent communication and negotiation skills.  * Ability to travel regionally (30–40% of the time) across the Southeast.   Position Requirements:  * License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company. * Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. * Experience: 5+ years in electrical contracting, project management, estimating, or construction sales/business development. Working Conditions:  * Climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time pressure. * Frequent use of computers, phones, and repetitive motion. * Distractions due to environmental noise. * Travel may vary with assigned project. Can expect 10%-15% travel.   Required Physical/Mental Functions:  * Read, interpret, and apply information from policies and partner communications.  * Ability to follow safe work procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Handbook. * Ability to hear, see, and communicate clearly. * Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead. * Lift objects up to 10 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. * Prolonged sitting and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  AAP/EEO Statement: Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.