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 Responsibilities

• Support the sales team by developing conceptual and preliminary CEA system designs based on customer requirements
• Translate customer goals into technical layouts, system concepts, and solution narratives
• Assist with technical scoping, system feasibility, and early-stage design considerations during the sales process
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure designs align with engineering standards, cost assumptions, and operational capabilities
• Provide technical input for proposals, presentations, and sales documentation
• Participate in customer discussions as a technical resource when appropriate
• Identify risks, constraints, or design considerations early in the sales cycle to support accurate selling

Training & Development

This 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 required
• Background in engineering, design, or a technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience with CEA systems, greenhouse design, or related agricultural or industrial systems required
• AutoCAD or Visio experience
• Knowledge of Project Management processes
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to think both conceptually and systemically

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Sales opportunities are supported with clear, credible technical designs
• Fewer disconnects between what is sold and what is built
• Strong collaboration and trust between Sales, Engineering, and Operations
• Customers feel confident in the technical solution being proposed