Field Technical Specialist: Water Treatment & Wastewater

Hawkins, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

LTD/STD

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Technical Application Specialist to support and grow our water treatment business across industrial and municipal markets.

You will perform on-site product evaluations, conduct testing, troubleshoot systems, and translate data into practical treatment solutions for potable and wastewater systems. The role combines fieldwork with sales support, requiring strong math, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to build customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience required; science/engineering preferred.
• Previous sales experience preferred and able to identify business opportunities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; strong math ability.
• Ability to present Hawkins products and services professionally.

Responsibilities

• Supports water treatment sales efforts for industrial and municipal markets.
• Conducts on-site product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
• Performs coagulation studies and wastewater product selection analyses.
• Leads plant trials and makes data-driven treatment recommendations.
• Troubleshoots systems and supports field-based customer solutions.
• Assists in training Hawkins personnel on potable and wastewater applications.

Skills

Excellent selling skills

Strong math skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer relationship building

Independent work with autonomy

Strong negotiation skills

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred

Tools

JDE

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Technical Application Specialist to support and grow our water treatment business across industrial and municipal markets.

You will perform on-site product evaluations, conduct testing, troubleshoot systems, and translate data into practical treatment solutions for potable and wastewater systems. The role combines fieldwork with sales support, requiring strong math, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to build customer relationships.