Intermediate Design Engineer

Western Irrigation Supply House, Inc.; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Direct impact on local agriculture

Hands-on role

Aurora, CO team location

Job summary

Western Irrigation Supply House, Inc. seeks a Design Engineer to blend engineering, sales, and programming for irrigation projects from well to sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities include designing center pivot packages, communicating with customers, and staying current on industry trends while supporting sales and service in a fast-paced ag environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural irrigation, wholesale distribution, or related agribusiness.
• Knowledge of sprinklers, drop packages, pivots, and irrigation systems preferred.
• Strong customer service and sales skills with ability to build lasting relationships.
• Proficiency with basic office software, order entry systems, and inventory tools.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for customer calls and trade shows.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Design Center Pivot Irrigation Sprinkler Packages from Customer specifications.
• Communicate with customers to sell irrigation products.
• Learn and stay current on new products and industry trends.
• Handle calls, take orders, and enter sales orders accurately.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through outreach and trade shows.
• Provide guidance on sprinkler and drop packages.
• Update Center Pivot Program with new features and products.
• Foster a positive team environment and provide training on products, processes, software, and safety.
• Check orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Assess and introduce new products to expand offerings.
• Support business growth through service, cost control, and efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Design engineering

Irrigation knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Travel locally

Tools

Office software

Order entry systems

Inventory tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Job Description:** We are seeking an energetic and motivated Design Engineer to join our dynamic team! This role combines engineering, sales, customer service, and programming. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about center pivot irrigation, drip irrigation and/or general agricultural irrigation from the well to the sprinklers/ emitters and everything in between. We operate with the seasons so Spring and Summer can be a fast-paced environment, where balancing design work with supporting and selling products is key.

** Key Responsibilities: Design Engineering**

• Designing Center Pivot Irrigation Sprinkler Packages from Customer specifications while matching product specifications
• Actively communicating with customers on designs in order to sell appropriate irrigation products, including sprinklers, drop packages, pivots, wire, and related components to agricultural customers.
• Learn and stay current on new products, technologies, and industry trends to provide expert recommendations.
• Handle incoming phone calls, engage directly with customers (in-person, phone, and email), take orders, and prepare/enter sales orders accurately.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular outreach, site visits, calling on customers, and participating in trade shows.
• Provide knowledgeable guidance on sprinkler and drop packages to help customers select optimal solutions.
• Update Center Pivot Program to incorporate new features, new products and improve ease of use

** Personnel & Leadership**

• Foster a positive team environment and provide training on products, processes, software, and safety.
• Check orders for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.

** Additional Duties**

• Assess and introduce new products to expand offerings and meet market needs.
• Support overall business growth through excellent service, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proven experience in agricultural irrigation, wholesale distribution, or related agribusiness (knowledge of sprinklers, drop packages, pivots, and irrigation systems strongly preferred).
• Strong customer service and sales skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with customers.
• Proficiency with basic office software, order entry systems, and inventory tools (willingness to learn company-specific software).
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for customer calls and trade shows.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices

** What We Offer:**

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in a vital local industry supporting agriculture.
• Hands-on role with variety and autonomy.
• Supportive team environment in Aurora, CO

Company Description

Hiring Engineer and Sales Associates to further our reach into the Agricultural Industry.

Company Description

Hiring Engineer and Sales Associates to further our reach into the Agricultural Industry.