Sales Application Engineer
Carrier
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Job summary
Carrier is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to support the Midwest region from a remote setting. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations to translate customer needs into optimized HVAC equipment configurations and compelling technical proposals.
This role focuses on large-scale, non-standard projects with an emphasis on cost efficiency, performance, and regulatory compliance. You will lead complex submittals, sizing, and quotes, ensuring pricing accuracy and margin
Qualifications
- HVAC system knowledge and applying engineering skills.
- Experience with HVAC design software (AutoCAD, Revit).
- Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and optimize Applied HVAC equipment selections based on project specs.
- Ensure all quoting, sizing, and equipment specifications align with customer requirements and standards.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and technical improvements in system selection.
- Stay informed on industry trends and competitor strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Develop and refine detailed technical proposals and quotes for complex projects.
- Ensure pricing accuracy, margin optimization, and compliance with discounting strategies.
- Support sales teams in presenting technically sound, competitive solutions.
- Prepare, review, and approve final technical submittals.
- Work with sales and project teams to identify scope gaps and risks.
- Maintain records of project costs, configurations, and approvals.
- Provide technical guidance to sales and support teams.
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Job description
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com( opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com( opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
The Sales Application Engineer is a critical partner to our sales team, providing technical expertise, strategic support, and solution structuring for complex Applied HVAC equipment selections, proposals, quoting, and submittals. This role focuses on complex, large-scale, non-standard projects, ensuring that sales teams can confidently present the most competitive, technically sound, and cost-effective solutions to customers. By translating customer needs into optimized equipment configurations, the Sales Application Engineer ensures our solutions meet performance requirements, budget constraints, and regulatory standards. This role is designed to empower sellers, serving as the go‑to expert in navigating technical challenges, refining proposals, and strengthening the overall value proposition. This role requires deeper technical understanding, strategic insights, understanding competitor capabilities, and creative problem‑solving. Through collaboration with sales, engineering, and operations, the Sales Application Engineer plays a key role in driving project success, enhancing customer confidence, and increasing win rates. This role is remote in the United States, but the preferred candidate will sit in the Midwest and support the Midwest.
- Develop, validate, and optimize Applied HVAC equipment selection, including size, configuration, voltage, and options based on project specifications.
- Ensure all quoting, sizing, and equipment specifications align with customer requirements and standards (local, energy, etc.).
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and technical improvements in system selection to improve our competitive position.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging HVAC technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Develop and refine detailed technical proposals and quotes for complex projects.
- Ensure pricing accuracy, margin optimization, and compliance with discounting strategies.
- Support sales teams in presenting technically sound, competitive solutions to customers.
- Prepare, review, and approve final technical submittals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry regulations.
- Work with sales and project teams to identify scope gaps, potential risks, and value engineering opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, configurations, and customer approvals.
- Provide technical guidance to sales and support teams on complex projects and high‑value opportunities.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ Years of Experience in HVAC Equipment selection, Application Engineering, or Project Management in an estimating or sales support role
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and commercial building design principles.
- Experience with HVAC Custom Unit
- Experience with selections, quoting, proposal development, and technical submittals for complex projects including Water Cooled Chillers.
- Proficiency in HVAC design and selection software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SAP, Salesforce, or similar tools).
- Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of utility rebate programs, energy efficiency regulations, and sustainability incentives.
- Experience in vendor negotiations for HVAC equipment pricing and procurement.
- Familiarity with competitive bid and RFP processes in commercial HVAC sales.
- Strong understanding of pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and contract negotiation.
- Knowledge of industry standards and codes (e.g., ASHRAE, AHRI/ARI).
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Thisposition is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate( opens in new window).
The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com( opens in new window). We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 24 July 2026
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