Senior Sales Engineer
$38,900–$80,500 year
HybridLibertyville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Develop and qualify new business opportunities for custom-engineered water treatment systems by collaborating with engineering teams to deliver tailored technical proposals. Conduct site visits and system audits to gather operational data, while performing advanced process calculations and supporting pilot testing and on-site technical fieldwork. Own the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation and deployment, and participate in construction project bids by reviewing mechanical drawings and preparing formal submittals. Maintain accurate CRM data and forecasts. Requires 10–15 years of water industry experience, with 5+ years in direct technical sales or application engineering. Up to 50% travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Will consider Civil, Industrial, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field such as chemistry.
- Minimum 10 years industry experience with 5+ years in direct technical sales or application engineering related to water treatment or industrial processes. Will consider strong consultant industry candidates with exemplary customer-facing skills.
- Strong foundation in process engineering and industrial water systems (evaporative cooling, hydronics, membrane separation, etc.) Familiarity with projection tools, PFD/P&ID review, and willingness to learn CAD or simulation software.
- Ability to travel up to 50% for customer visits, training, and project execution as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- 10–15 years of water industry experience
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