Position: Application Engineer
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Date: June 2026
JOB SUMMARY:
Working for the Estimating Team, this position provides high-end sales and technical support for the Outside Sales team for pumping systems and water/wastewater equipment in both the Municipal and Industrial markets. This support includes working with the project managers, aftermarket, outside sales and field service technicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Application Engineer / Estimator:
- Provide pump and controls selection, configuration, estimation, and proposal generation.
- Direct quotations to customer of equipment packages and budget estimates on spec-and-bid projects.
- Estimate pump station retrofits including labor, materials, and associated equipment.
- Provide technical research, application, and costing on non-standard equipment or items.
- Develop internal and external sales training, if required.
- Maintenance of engineering data, forms, and procedures.
- Back up & assist project managers and aftermarket sales team as required
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree strongly preferred.
APPLICATION ENGINEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Five to twenty years of relevant work experience is preferred.
- Be familiar with the selection and application of different types of centrifugal and positive displacement style pumping equipment for the municipal and industrial markets.
- Be familiar with motor selection for the different types of pumps
- Be familiar with controls, starters and/or VFD equipment as required to control pumping equipment.
APPLICATION ENGINEER LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) is a plus
- PE certification is a plus
APPLICATION ENGINEER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
- Able to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Be able to communicate with multiple departments which include sales, office management, accounting, and warehouse.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of automation systems including instrumentation, PLC’s, HMI’s, and SCADA applications is a plus.
- Knowledge and use of 3D design software (Solid Edge, Solid Works, Revit) is a plus.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Green Belt certification is a plus.
INFORMATION:
- Visit our website – www.clearwaterinc.net
JOB TYPE:
- Full-time salary position
- Pay based on experience.
SCHEDULE:
- Monday to Friday
- 7:30-5:30 Monday – Thursday
- 8-12 Fridays
BENEFITS:
- Paid holiday/vacation
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- Annual Bonus plan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Compensation Package:
Experience:
- application engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hickory, NC 28602 (Required)
Work Location: In person
