Inside Sales Engineer

Virginia Transformer Corp

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,800 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Location: Roanoke, VA; This is an onsite role without remote or hybrid options. Relocation assistance offered.

We are hiring multiple candidates for this role.

Job Summary:

Inside Sales Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to support Outside Sales by ensuring Timely submission of Techno-commercially accurate offer, details engineering with relevant teams and ensuring timely booking of Purchase Orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IN BRIEF

• Reading and understanding the Inquiry documents (Specifications and Terms & Conditions) and listing out techno-commercial observations.
• Logging Inquiry internal portal and representing it for further discussions and observation of Management and relevant teams.
• Sending client’s commercial T&Cs to contracts team for clarification and approval.
• Preparing bid package and pricing summary for approval of Market Leaders and ensuring timely offer submission to Outside Sales/Authorized Sales Representative
• In case of Order Finalization, Preparing Engineering Package and updating internal portals for further discussion with Application, Project and Plant Engineering Teams for detail engineering.
• Sending Purchase Order to contracts team for audit and approval.
• Getting the PO converted thru relevant teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

1. Discipline – To maintain consistency in performing Job activities on daily basis.
2. Dedication – To perform critical activities in out of the way manner.
3. Desire – To take individual as well as organizational performance to next level.
4. Determination - Never give up attitude in achieving all Key performance Indicators.
5. Punctuality – In terms maintaining office timings and work-related activities.
6. Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
7. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
8. Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
9. Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others, using the spoken and written word.
10. Ethics & Integrity - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
11. Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
12. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
13. Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in – Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical or Equivalent

Experience

2-4 years Inside Sales experience in Electrical industry (Preferably Transformers).

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Microsoft Outlook, MS-Word, MS-Excel, pdf, customer management software, ERP, or equivalent

Why Roanoke, VA?

Our Roanoke facility is the hub of Virginia Transformer’s commercial and engineering activity, serving some of the world’s largest data center customers. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke offers an excellent balance of career growth and lifestyle—affordable living, vibrant arts and culture, and immediate access to outdoor activities like hiking and biking. It’s the ideal location for professionals seeking impactful work in a fast-growing industry while enjoying a high quality of life.