Technical Sales Engineer

The Technical Sales Engineer supports business growth through the design, application, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of commercial and industrial water treatment systems. This role serves as a trusted technical advisor to customers, channel partners, and internal teams by delivering water treatment solutions that improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and environmental performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in water treatment technologies with the ability to support business development activities and customer relationships. 

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

 Technical Engineering & Applications

• Design and size 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 requirements.
• Perform system startup, commissioning, optimization, and operator training.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, process, and operational issues related to water treatment equipment.
• Conduct field testing and evaluate system performance.
• Prepare technical reports, commissioning documentation, and recommendations.
• Interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.

Technical Sales & Customer Support

• Serve as a technical resource during customer meetings, site visits, and project evaluations.
• Support business development efforts through technical consultation and solution development.
• Assist with customer proposals, presentations, and equipment recommendations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, engineers, and channel partners.
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades, service offerings, and additional solutions.

Project & Business Support

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service, and Project Management teams to support successful project execution.
• Maintain accurate project, customer, and opportunity records in company systems.
• Provide technical updates, customer feedback, and market insights to support commercial planning and business growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, Water Resources Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in water treatment, applications engineering, process engineering, commissioning, field service engineering, or a related technical role.
• Experience with commercial or industrial water treatment systems.
• Experience with equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Ability to interpret water analysis results and apply findings to treatment system design and operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50%.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical sales or customer-facing engineering activities.
• 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.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and ERP platforms.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in industrial environments for extended periods.
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel.

Ability to safely use tools, testing equipment, and required PPE

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% Domestic Travel; Occasional International Travel

ADA Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

 This position operates in office, manufacturing, industrial, and customer-site environments. Exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and industrial conditions may occur. Compliance with all safety procedures and PPE requirements is required.

This position will be located in the Clearwater, FL office. This is not a fully remote role.

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.