Sales Application Engineer

Trane in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring for Application Engineer II (Equipment) .   In this role, you will be responsible for the equipment portion of various projects including validating the equipment selection, pricing, discounts, and submittal processes of the equipment portion of projects as required, and will be accountable for the strategy and performance achievement of the specific budget objectives.

What you will do :

Responsible for the optimization / validation of the equipment to include selection of size, configuration, voltage, options, etc. of the HVAC equipment by reviewing the plans, specifications, original estimate and proposal.

Responsible for evaluating possible cost savings and / or cost problems that will occur on various projects.

Validates project scope by reviewing transition documents, plans and specs; listing possible cost savings and problems; planning EQ / VPP dollar breaks; and validating quantities and configurations.

Supports sales and develops preliminary submittals and / or final submittals as required, as well as hold job cost consensus meeting and submittal release and makes any necessary changes.

Maintains competitive advantage and stays abreast of industry trends, as well as optimizes expenses by negotiating prices with vendors for materials.

Responsible for preparing the correct equipment for order entry, verifying equipment pricing and revising coordination worksheet, as well as reconcile job costs.

Provides technical support after an order is closed, for equipment installation process and functions required for execution and customer satisfaction, including new equipment, start-up and warranty service, and controls equipment.

What you will bring :

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Construction or Engineering Technology, or other related areas with minimum two (2) years of experience in the HVAC industry performing project management or estimating roles; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; or minimum of five (5) years of experience in the HVAC industry performing project management or estimating roles; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Familiarity with HVAC Systems and / or Temperature Controls preferred.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to :
• DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Compensation :

Base Pay Range : $63,00-$99,000 +

otal compensation for this role will include a commission / incentive plan. Disclaimer : This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.