Technical Sales Engineer

BravoTECH; Florida; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BravoTECH in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for water treatment systems. You will design, install, commission, and optimize RO, UF, filtration, and softening systems while engaging customers to deliver performance improvements and sustainability.

The role blends hands-on technical work with business development and field support, requiring up to 50% travel domestically and occasional international travel. Remote options may be considered with local preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, Water Resources).
• 5+ years in water treatment, process/applications engineering, commissioning, or field service.
• Hands-on experience with commercial/industrial water treatment systems.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Ability to interpret water analysis results and apply findings to system design.

Responsibilities

• Design, size, and recommend water treatment systems (RO, UF, filtration, softening).
• Analyze water data and develop customer solutions.
• Perform startup, commissioning, system optimization, troubleshooting, and training.
• Conduct field testing and evaluate system performance.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and diagrams.
• Provide technical consultation during meetings and site visits.
• Support sales through proposals and equipment recommendations.
• Build relationships with customers, distributors, engineers, and partners.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades and service solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Prepare technical reports and commissioning documentation.

Skills

Water treatment systems

Customer-facing communication

Field service

P&IDs reading

CRM & MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, Water Resources Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

ERP platforms

CRM systems

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – Water Treatment Systems

Location: Clearwater, FL (open to remote - local preferred)

Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel, with occasional international travel

Base Salary: $105,000 - $115,000

Target Bonus: 10%-20% annual incentive

Engineer Solutions. Build Relationships. Drive Growth.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to support the design, application, installation, commissioning, and optimization of commercial and industrial water treatment systems.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with customer interaction and business development. You'll serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers solve water treatment challenges, improve system performance, and identify solutions that support operational efficiency and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, size, and recommend commercial and industrial water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), filtration, and water softening systems.
• Analyze water quality data and develop treatment solutions based on customer needs and operating requirements.
• Perform equipment startup, commissioning, system optimization, troubleshooting, and operator training.
• Conduct field testing, evaluate system performance, and recommend improvements.
• Interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Provide technical consultation during customer meetings, site visits, and project evaluations.
• Support technical sales efforts through solution development, proposals, presentations, and equipment recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, engineers, and channel partners.
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades, additional equipment, and service solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service, and Project Management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare technical reports, commissioning documentation, and customer recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, Water Resources Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in water treatment, applications engineering, process engineering, commissioning, field service engineering, or a related technical role.
• Hands-on experience with commercial or industrial water treatment systems.
• Experience with equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Ability to interpret water analysis results and apply findings to system design and operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical skills, and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills and ability to explain technical solutions effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically, with occasional international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical sales, applications engineering, or business development.
• Experience developing reverse osmosis membrane projections.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, automation systems, and control panels.
• Experience with wastewater treatment and dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and ERP platforms.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant water treatment industry certifications.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to combine engineering expertise with meaningful customer engagement in the growing commercial and industrial water treatment industry.

You’ll work across technical applications, field operations, and sales to deliver customized treatment solutions while helping customers improve efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.