Sales Application Engineer

Trane Technologies

Sales Application Engineer developing engineered HVAC solutions for Trane Technologies, a climate solutions manufacturer. Supporting technical sales, equipment selections, proposals, pricing, and project handoffs.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeLong Island City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,038 - $147,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC system solutions, including technical consultation, project management, and customer engagement. Proficient in developing proposals, equipment selections, and utilizing software tools for project execution and analysis.

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HVAC System SolutionsTechnical ConsultationProposal DevelopmentProject ManagementCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

EstimatingEngineeringEquipment SelectionTechnical SolutionsRefrigerant PipingElectrical SystemsHydronic PipingData AnalysisMathematical SkillsProject Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationAnalytical SkillsJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADTrane Selection ToolsVendor SoftwareExcel-Based Tools

Industry Keywords

HVAC SystemsTemperature ControlsConstruction ManagementSales ProcessCustomer Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with CSO Account Managers to support customer retention, account growth, and repeat business
Educate teams on product benefits, applications, and special-use solutions
Respond to customer and sales office inquiries and provide technical guidance
Develop marketing literature and product messaging for modified Trane equipment solutions
Convert leads into qualified opportunities by identifying project requirements, constraints, and customer goals
Evaluate HVAC application needs and develop practical system solutions
Prepare project take-offs, equipment selections, pricing, and integration plans for equipment, controls, and services
Develop preliminary fulfillment schedules and support project planning
Prepare, review, and validate proposals with internal stakeholders
Support the direct sales process and contribute to sales targets
Prepare transition documentation and communicate project readiness for handoff to operations
Resolve project scope deviations with internal teams
Provide technical consultation on HVAC system solutions, including financial and performance considerations
Coordinate project specifications and proposal development with CSO Account Managers
Assist customers with technical questions about HVAC systems, Trane products, BAS, installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Perform design and analysis involving refrigerant systems, electronic controls, airside systems, and waterside systems
Interpret refrigerant piping, electrical, and hydronic piping schematics
Support continuous improvement related to standards, literature, and product quality
Use Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Trane selection and pricing programs, vendor software, and Excel-based tools to create submittals, construction drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, IOM manuals, quotes, and analyses
Support fulfillment activities and assist with cost estimates
Coordinate with estimators to interpret specifications and prepare proposals
Attend, contribute to, and sometimes lead meetings with team members, sales personnel, customers, and management
Support business needs through occasional travel, overnight stays, overtime, weekend work, or cross-functional support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
At least three years of experience in estimating, engineering, sales, or construction management
Familiarity with HVAC systems, temperature controls, and system applications
Experience developing equipment selections, quotes, proposals, and technical customer solutions
Experience working with databases and organizing, analyzing, and reporting technical or sales-related data
Ability to interpret specifications, diagrams, schedules, and technical documentation
Working knowledge of refrigerant piping, electrical systems, and hydronic piping schematics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Trane selection and pricing tools, and related software
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Solid analytical and mathematical skills, including computing rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting graphs
Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment with changing priorities or limited standardization
Ability to collaborate across sales, engineering, estimating, fulfillment, and operations teams
Willingness and flexibility to travel occasionally, including overnight stays, and work outside normal business hours when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
Fertility coverage
Adoption/surrogacy assistance
401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution, up to 8% company contribution
15 vacation days
9 paid holidays
3 floating holidays
Sick leave
Volunteer leave options
Parental leave options
Educational and training opportunities through company programs
Tuition assistance
Student debt support