Construction Sales Engineer, Temperature Controls

ATS Automation, Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

401(k) match + profit sharing

Paid holidays and time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Ongoing training and development

Wellness resources

Job summary

ATS Integrated Solutions in Louisville, KY is seeking a Construction Sales Engineer to support our local construction customers. The role focuses on developing long‑term relationships with architects, engineers, contractors and owners for building controls and MEP systems, and coordinating with ATS teams to ensure successful project implementation.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with building and mechanical systems experience, plus B2B sales exposure.

Qualifications

• Engineering undergraduate degree (preferred)
• Building and/or Mechanical systems experience
• Professional business to business sales experience
• Knowledge of Control Theory & Applications and Mechanical systems

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with ATS customers across the building industry.
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on building controls and MEP systems.
• Identify customer needs and develop technically sound solutions.
• Analysis of plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Estimate control system hardware and installation costs.
• Proposal Generation.
• Partner with ATS engineering and technical teams to ensure seamless project execution, clear expectations, and smooth customer handoffs.
• Deliver presentations and seminars that educate and influence the engineering, contracting, and owner community.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Relationship building

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Engineering undergrad degree

Job description

DEPARTMENT

Construction Sales Engineer, Temperature Controls

Job Title

Construction Sales Engineer, Temperature Controls

Sales - Controls

Company Information

Established in 1986, ATS Integrated Solutions is the leading provider of energy management services, automated control systems, critical airflow solutions, building systems integration, and physical security systems. We aim to be the market leader in excellence in building technologies by providing the industry’s best teams, engineered solutions, service support, and products.

At ATS, we custom engineer and install building automation systems to optimize buildings’ mechanical and electrical systems, reduce building energy consumption, increase tenant comfort, and maximize the productivity of tenants and facilities management personnel.

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, with 14 offices and growing across the United States, we support and manage complex building automation and controls projects across the country and abroad. We seek out candidates from diverse backgrounds who are curious and eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and who possess an exceptional work ethic and initiative.

ATS is committed to employee development and offers an extensive training program and ongoing advancement to all employees. Our company enjoys remarkable tenure and we take pride in our employees’ ability to grow their career and find long-term success at ATS.

Job Summary

This role supports our Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana Construction Customers.

A Construction Sales Engineer develops long-term relationships and consulting support to architects, engineers, contractors and owners for building control and MEP Systems. Sales engineers estimate control-system hardware and installation based on plans, specifications, and contract documents. They will also coordinate with ATS engineers and technicians to support successful project implementation. Additionally, they will provide industry presentations and seminars to educate and influence the consulting, contracting and building engineering community. Our customer base includes but is not limited to; data centers, hospital and healthcare facilities, government buildings, school districts, and higher education buildings.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with ATS customers across the building industry.
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on building controls and MEP systems.
• Identify customer needs and develop technically sound solutions.
• Analysis of plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Estimate control system hardware and installation costs.
• Proposal Generation
• Partner with ATS engineering and technical teams to ensure seamless project execution, clear expectations, and smooth customer handoffs.
• Deliver presentations and seminars that educate and influence the engineering, contracting, and owner community.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to learn technical, complex systems
• Desire to cultivate professional relationships
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interactive skills
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Ability to identify customer pain points and craft solutions

Work Environment And Physical Demands

This position requires a combination of working in an office environment and routine visits to customers and project jobsites up to 50% of working hours. Project jobsites present typical construction and outdoor conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment for safety purposes. Lifting and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds more frequently is required. Must be comfortable climbing a ladder infrequently.

Benefits

At ATS our most important asset is our people. Our employees are truly incredible and we are proud of their accomplishments. ATS team members are intelligent, hard‑working, and take pride in every project and every customer interaction. We know they care about the valuable work they do and we care about making sure they have all the support they need to thrive and grow, including, but not limited to:

• Fair and equitable pay that meets and exceeds market rates
• Robust retirement savings with unbeatable 401(k) employer match and profit‑sharing bonuses
• Paid holidays and time off that increases with tenure
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision options to meet your specific needs
• Ongoing training and development both in-house and through educational assistance benefits
• Employee wellness resources and annual events
• Additional information about our benefits

POSITION TYPE AND HOURS

• Full‑time, exempt
• Typical Monday - Friday working hours with flexibility as needed
• Local travel required, up to 30% of the time with occasional out‑of‑state travel

Credentials And Experience

• Engineering undergraduate degree (preferred)
• Building and/or Mechanical systems experience
• Professional business to business sales experience
• Knowledge of Control Theory & Applications and Mechanical systems

ATS is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities. When making hiring and employment decisions, we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, military service, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition as defined under state and federal law, or any other legally protected category. All such discrimination is strictly prohibited.

ATS is a Drug‑Free Workplace under the guidelines of Florida and Georgia State Board of Worker's Compensation and intends to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. Each candidate offered a position at ATS is required to take and successfully pass a drug‑screening test. Our full Drug Free Workplace policy is available for review and will be provided during Orientation.

ATS complies with the Department of Homeland Security US Citizenship and Immigration Services and participates in E‑Verify. All employees must provide acceptable identification during the onboarding process.

The above job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.