Sales Applications Engineer II ( Mechanical ) - Kent County, Michigan
Our Rapidly Growing Company is a nationwide industry leader that specializes in the engineering, production, installation and service of Commercial Tankless Water Heating Systems and plumbing solutions for clients across the US.
We are accepting early applications for a Sales Applications Engineer II opportunity that will open in mid-August. Resume review will begin on or after August 18, 2026.
- LOCATION: Kent County, MI (Onsite - Potential for hybrid remote TBD)
- STARTS: ASAP after onboarding
- TYPE: Full Time + benefits
- PAY: Competitive salary BOE
- REQUIREMENTS: Authorization to work in US without sponsorship and of legal hiring age, with a valid driver's license and the ability to work full time, first shift.
- Subject to completion of background and drug screen.
This role's primary focus is the design and modeling of commercial tankless water heating systems in AutoCAD, and the creation of mechanical room drawings and layouts in REVIT. The balance of the role involves supporting sales as a product line subject matter expert.
Our ideal candidate will possess 5 years of engineering experience and a solid working knowledge of commercial plumbing and/or hydronics, HVAC, heat pump technologies, temperature controls and water heating applications, as well as experience with REVIT.
KEY ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Build strong relationships with customers, Sales, and Business Development teams to support account growth and repeat business.
- Qualify opportunities and independently evaluate commercial water heating, hydronic, and related applications to develop effective system solutions.
- Size and select equipment based on project requirements, system demand, applicable codes, utilities, water quality, venting, controls, and installation considerations.
- Prepare take-offs, equipment selections, pricing, quotes, proposals, submittals, bills of material, and preliminary project plans.
- Support sales efforts through technical consultation, proposal development, pricing, negotiation, and customer presentations.
- Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Production to validate project requirements, resolve scope issues, and ensure successful project handoff.
- Provide technical support for system design, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, Excel, and specialty software.
- Provide product and application training to customers, contractors, representatives, dealers, and internal teams as needed.
- Support continuous improvement of products, application standards, technical literature, and engineering processes.
- Travel and work outside normal business hours as required to support customers and business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Please note: The aforementioned job description is neither designed, nor intended, to be inclusive of all duties and/or tasks and is subject to change at any time pursuant to the needs of the business.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing, hydronics, HVAC, heat pump technologies, temperature controls, and water heating applications.
- Experience sizing commercial water-heating systems, selecting equipment, and developing technical solutions, quotes, and proposals for customers.
- Ability to interpret refrigerant, electrical, hydronic, and plumbing schematics, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, pricing tools, and related engineering or manufacturer software.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Production.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability — Demonstrates flexibility in response to changing business, project, and customer needs.
- Analytical Capability — Uses Excel, pivot tables, and databases to organize data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
- Attention to Detail — Produces accurate proposals, drawings, pricing, technical documentation, and data analysis.The ability to apply engineering knowledge and expertise to develop practical, effective solutions.
- Communication — Communicates clearly and professionally with customers, sales teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Collaboration — Works effectively across departments to move projects from opportunity through execution.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset — Supports standards, quality improvements, and process enhancements.
- Customer Focus — Responds quickly to customer needs and delivers solutions that build trust and satisfaction.
- Problem Solving — Analyzes technical and commercial challenges and recommends sound solutions.
- Project Coordination — Manages multiple activities, priorities, and handoffs in a fast-paced environment.
- Sales Support & Business Partnership — Partners effectively with account managers to grow opportunities and support revenue goals.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
- Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship and of legal hiring age;
- Possess a valid REAL ID Driver's license and meet MVR insurability standards;
- Have and apply solid working knowledge of commercial tankless water heating, plumbing, HVAC and/or related systems;
- Have a minimum of 5 years of recent engineering experience, involving use of CAD for 2D design and 3D modeling;
- Hold a current REVIT Certification and/or have equivalent recent work experience involving the use of REVIT to create technical drawings and layouts;
- Be willing and able to travel nationwide by air or ground, up to 25% of the time;
- IDEAL candidates will also have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineer License or other engineering-related certifications or licensure.
- SUBJECT TO successful completion of FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREEN (required to perform work at government or municipality job sites).
Please note: We do not accept 3rd party resume submissions or solicitations from agencies; all will be discarded upon receipt.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (NOT required) (Preferred)
Location:
- Kent County, MI (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
