Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.
About City Electric Supply
CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 75 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,100 branches worldwide, of which there are over 700 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.
Job Summary
As a part of the Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS) team, the Drives Specialist is the technical and commercial leader for industrial drive and motion control solutions within CES. This role supports sales growth by providing expertise in the selection, application, programming, and commissioning of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo systems, and motor control solutions. Working closely with sales teams, customers, and key manufacturers, the Drives Specialist delivers high-value engineered solutions that differentiate CES.
This role is the primary technical expert on drive applications. Additionally, this person will provide technical training to all required staff and/or customers.
Essential Job Functions
- Applies safe work practices for all work activities.
- Sizes and selects VFDs, servo drives, and motor control solutions based on customer needs.
- Provides expert guidance on installation, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the installation requirements and best practices for various applications.
- Supports startup and ensures optimal system performance.
- Partners with sales and support teams to develop, quote, and close opportunities.
- Drives revenue through engineered solutions and customer engagement.
- Educates internal teams and customers on drives and motion solutions.
- Builds strong partnerships with key manufacturers, OEMs, contractors, and end users.
- Makes joint sales calls with field sales staff in support of drive applications.
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.
- Ability to obtain all necessary Siemens certifications (position-dependent).
- Serves as SME to customers, account managers, and branches for all Siemens industrial automation products.
Education/Experience
- Educational background in electrical or mechanical engineering. Extensive experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Professional background in drive systems.
- Proficient in Siemens, Allen Bradley, Yaskawa, ABB, and related technologies.
Competencies
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex drive and motion control solutions into practical customer applications.
- Effective communicator with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Customer focused with a consultative approach to problem solving.
- Self motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Collaborative team player who works well across sales, technical, and support functions.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) company match program.
- Telehealth.
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
- Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
- Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Mental, physical, financial wellness.
- Auto and Home Insurance discount.
- Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
- Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Training Programs.
- Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
- In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
Attention Applicants
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-855-571-2477.
City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.
Skills Required
- Educational background in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Professional background and hands-on experience with drive systems (VFDs, servo drives, motor control)
- Proficiency with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Yaskawa, and ABB products
- Ability to obtain and maintain Siemens certifications (position-dependent)
- Ability to size/select drives, perform installation, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Ability to provide technical training to staff and customers
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds and perform physical work (standing, climbing, bending)
City Electric Supply Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about City Electric Supply Company and has not been reviewed or approved by City Electric Supply Company.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Profit sharing and bonuses at the branch level can materially boost earnings in sales and management roles when business is strong. Advancement into branch leadership is associated with better compensation and more upside.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave are part of the package. These leave programs are presented alongside the core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and seven paid holidays are commonly included across roles. These time-off provisions provide a predictable baseline even as incentive outcomes vary by branch.
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What We Do
City Electric Supply is a family-owned company specializing in the wholesale distribution of electrical supplies and products. The company provides comprehensive service and support to professionals across the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, City Electric Supply focuses on delivering quality electrical components at wholesale prices throughout its extensive network across North America.
