Full-Time

Associate Sales Support Engineer

Sales Operations

Posted on 8/14/2025

S&C Electric Company

S&C Electric Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Compensation Overview

$69.5k - $89.1k/yr

+ Annual Incentive Plan

Palatine, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence required.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Oracle
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience
  • 0-3 years of demonstrated experience directly supporting the application of medium—or low-voltage switchgear, with direct customer interaction
  • Basic understanding of electromechanical products, mechanical concepts, and communications equipment/protocols
  • Ability to initiate engaging discussions with senior members of the group to identify project specific needs and articulate how S&C’s solutions address those issues
  • Skilled in conveying key concepts effectively and addressing objections collaboratively with supporting team members
  • Solid communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation), able to articulate basic technical concepts clearly and concisely to a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Sound organizational, planning and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key account demands
  • Rounded interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships and foster collaborative working relationships amongst diverse audiences
  • Self-motivated with the demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Basic financial acumen and numerical ability with the ability to understand the details of sales proposals
  • Proficient computer skills, including experience using Oracle and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Good working knowledge of CRM and other sales-related software, including Salesforce.com
  • The ability to travel as required
Responsibilities
  • Provide pre-sales technical support to customers and the outside sales team, including reviewing customer specifications and assisting in formulating the commercial strategy to best address customer needs
  • Act as a source of product knowledge for customers leveraging a comprehensive understanding of S&C's offerings and customization capabilities to tailor solutions to specific application requirements
  • Prepare key customer deliverables, including price estimates, quotations, and sales orders in collaboration with the outside sales team and other departments at S&C
  • Act as a key point of contact for customers, outside sales, and inside sales, responding to application, technical, and commercial queries with timely responses, escalating and connecting with other experts S&C when needed
  • Participate in customer visits, including plant tours, acceptance testing, and associated functions. Offer application expertise and answer questions, using information gathered from visits to ensure application proposals are accurate and correctly address the needs of the customer
  • Participate in process improvement activities, acting as a knowledge source and recommending solutions to improve processes in accordance with LPS principles
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1911

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SEL-651RD retrofit in Q4 2026 captures SEL-standardized utilities seamlessly.
  • 275,000 SF Palatine facility boosts U.S. manufacturing for grid resilience demand.
  • Aguascalientes expansion serves growing Latin American power quality needs.

What critics are saying

  • G&W Viper-ST undercuts TripSaver II by 20% in lateral protection contracts.
  • Eaton Cooper VFI displaces VacuFuse II in underground restoration bids.
  • Huawei SF6-free reclosers flood U.S. market, underpricing TripSaver FXR by 40%.

What makes S&C Electric Company unique

  • TripSaver FXR Recloser cuts outage costs on overhead lateral circuits.
  • IntelliRupter PulseCloser uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers.
  • SEL-651RD partnership enables fiber-optic IEC 61869 interoperability for PulseClosers.

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Hybrid Work Options

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 2nd, 2026
S&C and SEL partner on interoperable grid control solution with 95% lower fault-test energy

S&C Electric Company has announced a collaboration with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories on the upcoming SEL-651RD Advanced Digital Control, expanding interoperability for its IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter. The partnership combines S&C's PulseClosing Technology, which uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers, with SEL's protection and automation capabilities. The solution uses a fiber-optic interface based on IEC 61869 Sampled Values, simplifying installation and improving measurement accuracy compared to traditional analog cabling. The SEL-651RD will serve as an additional control option for both new and existing IntelliRupter installations, enabling utilities already standardised on SEL to integrate the technology seamlessly. The SEL-651RD is expected to be available for retrofit applications in Q4 2026, with further deployment options planned for 2027.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
May 27th, 2025
S&C Advises Codelco in Deal with Rio Tinto to Develop Lithium Project in Chile

S&C advises Codelco in deal with Rio Tinto to develop lithium project in Chile.

Pro Mexico Industry
Apr 21st, 2025
S&C Electric Company Mexicana to expand operations in Aguascalientes

S&C Electric Company Mexicana, a company specialized in providing technological solutions to improve the quality of electric power supply, has announced the expansion of its production lines at its plant in Aguascalientes.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Feb 20th, 2025
S&C Awarded Law360 'Practice Group of the Year' for Fintech

S&C was named a "Firm of the Year" for its showing in these awards, with eight practices selected.

France Media
Sep 17th, 2024
S&C Electric Co. Opens 275,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in Palatine, Illinois

PALATINE, ILL. - S&C Electric Co. has opened a new 275,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Palatine, a northwestern suburb of Chicago.

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