Technical Sales Engineer Water Treatment Systems
Location: Clearwater, FL (open to remote - local preferred)
Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel, with occasional international travel
Base Salary: $105,000 - $115,000
Target Bonus: 10%-20% annual incentive
Engineer Solutions. Build Relationships. Drive Growth.
We are seeking an experienced
Technical Sales Engineer to support the design, application, installation, commissioning, and optimization of commercial and industrial water treatment systems.
This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining
hands-on technical expertise with customer interaction and business development. You'll serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers solve water treatment challenges, improve system performance, and identify solutions that support operational efficiency and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Design, size, and recommend commercial and industrial water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), filtration, and water softening systems.
Analyze water quality data and develop treatment solutions based on customer needs and operating requirements.
Perform equipment startup, commissioning, system optimization, troubleshooting, and operator training.
Conduct field testing, evaluate system performance, and recommend improvements.
Interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
Provide technical consultation during customer meetings, site visits, and project evaluations.
Support technical sales efforts through solution development, proposals, presentations, and equipment recommendations.
Build and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, engineers, and channel partners.
Identify opportunities for system upgrades, additional equipment, and service solutions.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service, and Project Management teams to ensure successful project execution.
Prepare technical reports, commissioning documentation, and customer recommendations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, Water Resources Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in water treatment, applications engineering, process engineering, commissioning, field service engineering, or a related technical role.
Hands-on experience with commercial or industrial water treatment systems.
Experience with equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Ability to interpret water analysis results and apply findings to system design and operation.
Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical skills, and technical problem-solving abilities.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
Strong customer-facing communication skills and ability to explain technical solutions effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically, with occasional international travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting technical sales, applications engineering, or business development.
Experience developing reverse osmosis membrane projections.
Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, automation systems, and control panels.
Experience with wastewater treatment and dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and ERP platforms.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant water treatment industry certifications.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to combine engineering expertise with meaningful customer engagement in the growing commercial and industrial water treatment industry.
You'll work across technical applications, field operations, and sales to deliver customized treatment solutions while helping customers improve efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.
Apply Today
If you're a
water treatment engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working directly with customers, and supporting business growth, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and put your engineering expertise to work delivering innovative water treatment solutions!