
Senior Sales Application Engineer
Carrier
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Develop, validate, and optimize Applied HVAC equipment selection, including size, configuration, voltage, and options based on project specifications
- Ensure all quoting, sizing, and equipment specifications align with customer requirements and standards (local, energy, etc.)
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and technical improvements in system selection to improve our competitive position
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging HVAC technologies to maintain a competitive edge
- Develop and refine detailed technical proposals and quotes for complex projects
- Ensure pricing accuracy, margin optimization, and compliance with discounting strategies
- Support sales teams in presenting technically sound, competitive solutions to customers
- Prepare, review, and approve final technical submittals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry regulations
- Work with sales and project teams to identify scope gaps, potential risks, and value engineering opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, configurations, and customer approvals
- Provide technical guidance to sales and support teams on complex projects and high-value opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ Years of Experience in HVAC Equipment selection, Application Engineering, or Project Management in an estimating or sales support role
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and commercial building design principles
- Experience with selections, quoting, proposal development, and technical submittals for complex projects including Water Cooled Chillers
- Proficiency in HVAC design and selection software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SAP, Salesforce, or similar tools)
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of utility rebate programs, energy efficiency regulations, and sustainability incentives
- Experience in vendor negotiations for HVAC equipment pricing and procurement
- Familiarity with competitive bid and RFP processes in commercial HVAC sales
- Strong understanding of pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and contract negotiation
- Knowledge of industry standards and codes (e.g., ASHRAE, AHRI/ARI)
Benefits
- Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
- Paid sick days, up to 5 days
- Paid personal leave, up to 5 days
- Paid holidays, up to 13 days
- Birth and adoption leave
- Parental leave
- Family and medical leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty
- Military leave
- Purchased vacation
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
HVAC equipment selectionapplication engineeringproject managementthermodynamicsfluid mechanicscommercial building designquotingproposal developmenttechnical submittalsvendor negotiations
Soft skills
problem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree