
Sales Engineer – Water Quality
Badger Meter
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Act as a Technical Advisor in the Sales Process
- Partner with Account Managers, Channel Managers, Solution Architects, and distributors to design highly technical solutions that meet customer needs.
- Support pre-sales activities including solution scoping, product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer workshops.
- Ensure proposed configurations appropriately leverage Badger Meter’s full product suite—software, hardware, and integrated systems.
- Lead Post-Sales Technical Execution
- Provide expert guidance on installation requirements, configuration, optimization, and system integration.
- Deliver hands-on support during product deployment and troubleshooting to ensure successful implementation and sustained customer satisfaction.
- Maintain engagement with customers after installation to reinforce long-term relationships and ensure solution performance.
- Develop Technical Proposals & RFP Responses
- Prepare detailed technical proposals, bid packages, and RFP submissions that reflect accuracy, feasibility, and customer alignment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical content supports organizational standards and sales strategies.
- Guide Customers Through Technical Challenges
- Engage directly with customers to understand operational constraints, technical needs, and compliance drivers within the water/wastewater, utility, or industrial sectors.
- Recommend best-fit configurations that optimize system performance and meet regulatory or industry standards.
- Educate & Mentor
- Conduct technical training for internal teams and external customers, ensuring strong understanding of system capabilities and product applications.
- Serve as a knowledge resource to junior staff, fostering ongoing technical skill development across the team.
- Support Market Engagement
- Represent Badger Meter at tradeshows, industry events, and technical seminars.
- Demonstrate leadership in articulating the value of our smart water technologies to prospective customers and partners.
- Stay ahead of emerging technology trends, competitive offerings, and industry shifts to ensure we remain the partner of choice for innovative water solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of water quality for Water Treatment and Wastewater treatment is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales, engineering, or a related field within water/wastewater or utility industry.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Ability to travel as needed for customer engagement and industry events.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical salessystem integrationinstallation requirementsconfiguration optimizationproduct demonstrationstechnical presentationssolution scopingtechnical proposalsRFP submissionswater quality knowledge
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship-building skillsmentoringcollaborationcustomer engagementleadershipproblem-solvingtechnical trainingcustomer satisfaction
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in SalesBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Marketing