Sales Engineer

SOUTHWEST STORMWATER SOLUTIONS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Stormwater Solutions in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Project Sales Engineer to drive project sales while delivering technical civil engineering and construction expertise.

You will identify opportunities, prepare proposals and cost estimates, present solutions to owners, general contractors and developers, and coordinate with engineering and construction teams to align scope with plans and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; PE licensure preferred but not required.
• Experience in project sales, business development, and client relationship management within construction or engineering services.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts; prepare proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency with CAD or design tools, Microsoft Office, CRM platforms; aptitude for learning new systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with local codes, standards, and permitting processes in Arizona is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive project sales and provide technical expertise for civil engineering and construction services.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities; prepare technical proposals and cost estimates; present solutions to owners, general contractors and developers.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to develop project scopes, review plans and specifications, and ensure designs meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain relationships with key decision-makers; manage a sales pipeline; attend site visits and pre-bid meetings; support contract negotiations.
• Monitor project performance; gather client feedback; contribute to continuous improvement of products, services, and sales strategies.

Skills

Civil engineering

Stormwater management

Pedestrian bridges

Stormwater vaults

Retaining walls

Project sales

Business development

Client relationship management

Engineering drawings

Proposals and budgets

Time management

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional licensure (PE) preferred

Tools

CAD

Design tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

Company Description Southwest Stormwater Solutions provides civil engineering and construction services to owners, general contractors, and developers across the region. The company specializes in pedestrian bridge construction, Century Vault stormwater systems, and MSE retaining walls. Team members collaborate closely with clients to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions for complex site and drainage challenges. The organization values safety, quality, and reliability, offering opportunities to work on diverse infrastructure projects with long-term community impact.

Role Description The Senior Project Sales Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Phoenix, AZ, responsible for driving project sales while providing technical expertise on Southwest Stormwater Solutions’ civil engineering and construction services. Daily activities include identifying and qualifying new opportunities, preparing technical proposals and cost estimates, and presenting solutions to owners, general contractors, and developers. The role involves coordinating with engineering and construction teams to develop project scopes, review plans and specifications, and ensure designs meet client and regulatory requirements. The Senior Project Sales Engineer maintains relationships with key decision-makers, manages a sales pipeline, attends site visits and pre-bid meetings, and supports contract negotiations. This position also monitors project performance, gathers client feedback, and contributes to continuous improvement of products, services, and sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in civil engineering, stormwater management, and structural solutions such as pedestrian bridges, stormwater vault systems, and retaining walls.
• Experience in project sales, business development, and client relationship management within construction or engineering services.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts, and to prepare accurate proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency with common engineering and office software (e.g., CAD or design tools, Microsoft Office, CRM platforms) and aptitude for learning new systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills, including managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; professional licensure (e.g., PE) is preferred but not required.
• Relevant experience in construction, infrastructure, or stormwater projects; familiarity with local codes, standards, and permitting processes in Arizona is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical business practices, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on-site.