Sales Engineer, CBS

GRUNDFOS; Brookshire (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Well-being activities

Volunteer leave (3 days)

Development programs

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Sales Engineer, Commercial Building Services – Data Centers, to provide advanced engineering consultation for pump systems, HVAC hydronics, and cooling infrastructure in the U.S. Data Center market.

You will be a technical SME supporting customers, engineers, and contractors from specification through commissioning. You will drive engineered pumping solutions, collaborate across teams, and grow expertise in data center innovations while working a hybrid role at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other technical engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, or technical consulting involving pumping systems, hydronic systems, or HVAC cooling infrastructure.
• Proven knowledge of pump selection, sizing, and system design for commercial, industrial, or critical facility environments.
• Experience in technical sales engineering or solution development, with ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse stakeholder audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform application engineering and technical consultation for pump systems, HVAC hydronics, cooling infrastructure, controls integration, and related data center applications; evaluate requirements and recommend optimized designs.
• Collaborate with consulting engineers, design firms, end users, and contractors to develop application-specific pumping and hydronic solutions.
• Serve as the technical SME on Data Center projects through specification, design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning.

Skills

Hydronic systems

Pump design

Technical sales

Data centers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you a technically driven engineer with deep expertise in pumping systems and hydronic solutions, ready to shape the future of data center cooling infrastructure? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Sales Engineer, Commercial Building Services – Data Centers, you will be providing advanced application engineering, technical consultation, and solution development for pump systems, HVAC hydronics, and cooling infrastructure within the rapidly growing U.S. Data Center market - serving as the go-to subject matter expert for customers, consulting engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders from specification through commissioning. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Commercial Building Services – Data Centers team, you'll create impact by delivering engineered pumping and hydronic solutions that optimize critical cooling infrastructure for data centers, directly driving specification wins, market share growth, and long-term customer partnerships. This role is hybrid in the Brookshire, Texas site.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Perform application engineering and technical consultation for pump systems, HVAC hydronics, cooling infrastructure, controls integration, and related data center applications — evaluating system requirements and recommending optimized designs
• Collaborate with consulting engineers, design firms, end users, and contractors to develop application-specific pumping and hydronic solutions tailored to critical facility requirements
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert on Data Center projects throughout specification, design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning phases
• Communicate the Grundfos product and engineering value proposition to drive data center sales, working closely with the broader data center team to position solutions and support specification development
• Maintain and grow expertise in emerging pumping technologies, cooling methodologies, and data center industry innovations to ensure best-in-class technical recommendations
• Register and manage opportunities and revenue pipeline in the global CRM tool, contributing to revenue growth objectives and project positioning

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a technically rigorous engineer with hands‑on pumps and hydronic systems experience, strong analytical problem‑solving skills, and the ability to translate complex engineering requirements into practical, optimized solutions for demanding data center environments. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other technical engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, or technical consulting involving pumping systems, hydronic systems, or HVAC cooling infrastructure
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of pump selection, sizing, and system design for commercial, industrial, or critical facility environments
• Proven experience in technical sales engineering or solution development, with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse stakeholder audiences

It is a plus if you also:

• Direct data center industry experience, including familiarity with cooling architectures, redundancy requirements, and critical facility infrastructure
• Experience with controls integration, variable speed drive applications, or building automation systems as they relate to pumping and hydronic systems
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, engineering selection software, and business analytics tools

You'll also be available for travelling up to 25 days per year.

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on‑demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

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The salary range for this position is $68,400.00 - $105,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.