Application Engineer - HVAC

AIR Control Concepts; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Hobbs & Associates is seeking an Application Engineer to support the effective communication of product deliverables to customers. The role requires strong relationship-building with product representatives and customers, as well as technical knowledge of HVAC solutions.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in application engineering or account management, alongside excellent communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and ongoing professional development support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of application engineering, account management, or sales experience in the HVAC industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally at least 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of Hobbs & Associates products and solutions.
• Manage technical questions and communicate client responses.
• Prepare system layout and product estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relations

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Application Engineer

Job Location: Elkridge MD

Operating Company: Hobbs & Associates

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $80K-85K Annually

About

The Applications Engineeris responsible forcoordinating andleveragingThe Hobbs & Associates brand, supportgroupsand product partners to accurately communicate pricing and functional deliverables of all represented products to customers.

Hobbs & Associates is a member of the AIR Control Concepts family. Hobbs & Associates specializes in providing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and engineering services to commercial and industrial building contractors, architectural design firms, and business owners. Our collaborative approach helps bring lasting community infrastructure to life, including schools, universities, hospitals, military and municipal buildings, entertainment venues, hotels, and multi-family residences.

Check out our website: Hobbs & Associates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops general working knowledge of Hobbs & Associates products and solutions.
• Developspositive relationships with product representatives, Hobbs & Associatesleadershipand employee teams.
• Createspartnerships with salespeople and customers toidentifyand create high-value deliverables.
• Manages technical questions and communicatesaccurateandtimelyclient responses.
• Periodically performs facility walkthroughs
• Interprets construction plans and design specifications to understand project constraints to product applications
• Prepares system layout asrequired
• Generatestimelyandaccurateproduct estimates and client proposals
• Reviews proposals with salespeople and customers
• Provides best-in-class and on-time projectfulfilmentsupport for all products sold.
• Coordination and delivery of product submittals
• Communicates responses to questions associated with development of an approved submittal
• Champion equipment orders and schedule coordination
• Followthrough ofproduct change requirements throughout the fulfilment process

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelorsof Scienceor Bachelor of Arts Degree in a technical orbusiness-relatedfield is preferred
• 2+ yearsapplication engineering and/oraccount management and/or sales/leadership experience; or equivalent experiencewithin the HVAC, Mechanical Contracting, Engineering or Construction industry.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Ability to travel within a locally defined region at least 10% of the time
• Ability to function independently, withexcellent time management skills to meet project deadlines including project bid and submittal schedules.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
• Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications. The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.