Controls Sales Engineer

K2 Ascend; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Cell phone

Gas card

Vehicle allowance

401(k) matching

Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

K2 Ascend in Metro Detroit is seeking a Controls Sales Engineer to grow BAS and DDC project opportunities across Southeast Michigan. This role blends technical sales, estimating, and relationship building with contractors, engineers, and owners to develop estimates and deliver successful control projects.

You will read plans, prepare proposals, and manage opportunities from bid through award, with strong leadership support and a flexible, outcome-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in BAS, DDC Controls, HVAC Controls, Mechanical Contracting, or a related construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience estimating, selling, designing, or managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, mechanical equipment, or related building systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with mechanical contractors, engineers, owners, and construction stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue BAS and DDC project opportunities.
• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Prepare project estimates and proposals.
• Interpret engineering drawings and identify project challenges before construction begins.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and operations teams.
• Participate in project turnover and kickoff meetings.
• Manage opportunities from bid stage through award.
• Grow and maintain a healthy pipeline of project opportunities.

Skills

BAS / DDC controls

Reading construction drawings

Estimating and proposals

HVAC systems knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

Job Description

Controls Sales Engineer | BAS, DDC & HVAC Controls

Location: Metro Detroit, MI

Industry: Building Automation / HVAC Controls / Commercial Construction

Job Category: Sales Engineering / Estimating

Compensation Range: $90,000 – $150,000 Base Salary + Performance-Based Incentives

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A growing building automation and controls contractor is seeking a Controls Sales Engineer to support continued expansion throughout Southeast Michigan.

This role combines technical sales, estimating, and relationship management. You'll work directly with mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, and facility owners to identify opportunities, develop project estimates, and help deliver successful BAS and DDC control projects.

If you enjoy the technical side of construction as much as the business side, this is an opportunity to join a respected organization with a strong reputation, significant market opportunity, and a highly supportive team.

What You'll Do

• Develop relationships with mechanical contractors, engineers, owners, and construction stakeholders
• Identify and pursue BAS and DDC project opportunities
• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Prepare project estimates and proposals
• Interpret engineering drawings and identify project challenges before construction begins
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and operations teams
• Participate in project turnover and kickoff meetings
• Manage opportunities from bid stage through award
• Grow and maintain a healthy pipeline of project opportunities

What You Bring

• Experience in BAS, DDC Controls, HVAC Controls, Mechanical Contracting, or a related construction industry
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Experience estimating, selling, designing, or managing commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, mechanical equipment, or related building systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders

Ideal Backgrounds

• Johnson Controls
• Siemens Building Technologies
• Honeywell Building Solutions
• Schneider Electric
• Automated Logic
• Distech Controls
• Trane Controls
• BAS Sales Engineering
• Controls Estimating
• Mechanical Estimating
• Mechanical Contractor Sales
• HVAC Controls Project Sales

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strong reputation within the building automation industry
• Small team operating in a large and growing market
• Significant autonomy and direct access to leadership
• Technical and operational support behind every project
• Flexible, results-oriented environment
• Long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to work on complex and highly visible projects

What's Offered

• Base salary of $90,000 – $150,000 based on experience
• Performance-based incentive plan
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Gas card
• $500/month vehicle allowance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays