[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All WESCO International jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/) · [Search jobs](/search/) WESCO International · Portland, OR # Senior Engineer - Application Portland, OR, United States Hybrid Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on WESCO International’s official careers site. Posted April 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on WESCO International’s careers site →](https://eklm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/28263) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [WESCO International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/) / Senior Engineer - Application ## Job description The Senior Engineer - Application supports and promotes Electrical power and infrastructure products, systems, and services. This position requires the technical knowledge of engineering, using, designing or implementing medium and/or high voltage electrical products utilized by the electric utility industry. This role will also assist sales management in training the WESCO sales force on relevant product information valuable in selling to electric utilities. ### Responsibilities Provides technical expertise in, Electrical and infrastructure products, acts as domain expert internally and externally. Provides pre-sales support, including system engineering, product selection, compatibility confirmation, and process layout. Provides post-sales support, including programming support and training, system, process, and product start up, and customer support and training. Acts as a technical liaison between the customer, WESCO, and the selected vendors in system design, implementation, start up, and ongoing maintenance. Provides proof of concept for solving customers’ engineering and production needs. Makes joint and solo calls to customers and prospects. Regularly travels to and works within customer warehouse facilities, outdoor yards, substations, and power line rights of way. Assists account representatives in finding new sales opportunities by teaching and guiding. Executes business plans and assists in creation of plans. Promotes value-add of the assigned products in competitive situations. Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas. Partners with Purchasing, Regional Management and Inside Sales on product, suggested inventory, parts, delivery, and price levels. Understands market conditions, competitive forces, and identifies areas for growth. Understands industry trends and technical developments that effect target markets. Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources. Connects with client, management, and representatives to showcase current or alternative products or services offered. Makes sales contacts, researchs customer needs and develops product and application information, demonstrating technology solutions for customers. ### Qualifications Bachelors’ Degree - Engineering or related field required; Master's Degree preferred 5 years required, 7 years preferred of experience in networking and infrastructure sales in medium or large company. 5 years required, 7 years preferred technical experience using, designing, or implementing medium and/or high voltage electrical products. Experience in leading or directing teams. Maintain expertise in electrical power systems and infrastructure products. Attain and maintain any vendor required certifications for specialized products relevant to customer base. Leadership – ability to formulate and communicate clear vision and sense of direction and mobilize people. Communication – ability to pass messages using different channels (verbal and written). Facilitating – ability to organize and facilitate multidisciplinary teams through structured workshops (strategic session, Kaizens, problem solving sessions). Change management – ability to communicate a need for change, create all necessary conditions for successful change and overcome different form s of resistance. Coaching – ability to coach people to develop their skills and abilities to achieve agreed upon objectives. Training – ability to identify and formulate training needs and assure training execution and follow up. Ability to travel 25% - 50% ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Apr 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 193 days - Location: Portland, OR, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on WESCO International’s careers site →](https://eklm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/28263) ## More jobs at WESCO International ### [Customer Service Representative - Utility](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/a346bdb035071ccb4bda/) Portland, OR, United States ### [Inside Sales Representative - Utility](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/3f0e64932a2d19526abf/) Portland, OR, United States ### [Senior Business Development Associate - MaxCell/Telecom](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/78413cb967a98ff3a2c3/) Portland, OR, United States ### [Senior Representative - Outside Sales](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/729d1885bcfbc20c8af4/) Portland, OR, United States ### [Warehouse Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/af0d64fcc03a9e43e26c/) Portland, OR, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/e231db6594fe5f306130/) Genuine Parts · Salisbury, NC ### [Sales & Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandvik/jobs/a7113a8496b2c2f9bc0f/) Sandvik · Australia, WA, Perth ### [Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/a80e4abad56a4a2f9ced/) Genuine Parts · Des Moines, IA ### [Sr Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thrivent-financial/jobs/7c980931109dc58dfa8e/) Thrivent Financial · United States ### [Internship - Field Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/f89fc1fcbbb774bdeb07/) Infineon Technologies · Livonia, MI OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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