Senior Remote HVAC Sales Applications Engineer

Carrier; Iowa Center (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Benefits

paid personal leave, up to 5 days

paid holidays, up to 13 days

family and medical leave

Disability : Short-term and long‑term

Life Insurance and Accidental Death or

Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Saving

Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Care

Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Dependent Car

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a Sales Application Engineer to join our team supporting the Midwestern United States. You will translate customer needs into optimized HVAC equipment configurations, develop technical proposals, and assist the sales force with complex submittals.

You have a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in HVAC application engineering or pre-sales, and are comfortable traveling up to 50%. This remote role offers collaboration across sales, engineering, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or engineering technology.
• ~5+ years of experience in HVAC application engineering, applied equipment selection, or pre‑sales technical support.
• ~Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.
• MBA or Masters Degree.
• Strong knowledge of applied HVAC systems and commercial building applications.
• Experience supporting complex commercial projects including water‑cooled chillers and custom applied solutions.
• Experience leading teams responsible for selection, pricing, and technical proposal support.
• Proficiency in HVAC selection and design tools, CRM systems, and pricing or configuration platforms.
• Familiarity with competitive bid, RFP, and negotiated sales processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide technical application support to sales team members.
• 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.
• Assist in product training classes (both in‑person and virtual). Present on multiple topics during training.
• Support local and national customer events.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Technical leadership

Pre-sales support

CRM proficiency

Pricing tools

Travel readiness

Proposal development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or engineering technology

MBA or Masters Degree

Tools

HVAC design tools

CRM systems

Pricing/configuration platforms

Job description

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a Sales Application Engineer to join our team supporting the Midwestern United States. You will translate customer needs into optimized HVAC equipment configurations, develop technical proposals, and assist the sales force with complex submittals.

You have a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in HVAC application engineering or pre-sales, and are comfortable traveling up to 50%. This remote role offers collaboration across sales, engineering, and operations.