Water Treatment Sales Engineers

watertechusa; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with uncapped commissions

401K with matching contributions

Health and dental insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Watertechusa is seeking a Sales Engineer based in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines technical expertise and business development, allowing you to build strong customer relationships while driving growth in the water treatment industry.

You'll manage your own territory and craft your schedule, providing hands-on solutions for clients. We're looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, impactful environment.

Join us at Watertech and become part of a team dedicated to environmental sustainability and innovative water solutions!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in water treatment or a related industry.
• Strong work ethic and curiosity to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers for water treatment solutions.
• Manage own accounts and territory as a go-to expert.
• Apply new technology for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Technical aptitude

B2B selling experience

Job description

• Chicago, Illinois – Business Development for Industrial Accounts

The Role of a Sales Engineer

Are you looking for a career where you can combine technical problem-solving with relationship-building – while shaping your own path?At Watertech, we’re not justtreatingwater; we’re empowering people to make a difference in industries that keep our world moving.

We are seeking motivatedSales Engineersto join our growing team. Whether you’re early in your career or have a few years of experience under your belt, this role offers the independence, versatility, and growth potential you’ve been looking for.

No two days are the same, and that’s what makes this role exciting. As a Watertech Sales Engineer, you’ll spend your time balancinghands-on technical servicewithbusiness development and relationship building.Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Start your day in the fieldvisiting customer sites—surveying systems, running water tests, checking equipment, and making sure everything is running at peak performance.
• Problem-solve on the spot,applying your knowledge of chemistry, engineering, and automation to recommend chemical or equipment solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Partner with people across industries,build your networkfrom plant managers and facility engineers to contractors and regulatory groups, helping them meet their water treatment and sustainability goals.
• Manage your territory like your own business,maintain accounts with regular service visits, and building strong customer relationships,increase profitability, create your own schedule, and sell!
• Drive growth,spotting opportunities to introduce new programs or solutions—like cooling towers, steam boilers, wastewater treatment, and water safety—that deliver measurable impact.
• End your day knowing your work matters,not just for your customers, but for industries and communities that depend on clean, safe, and efficient water systems.

This role is part engineer, part consultant, and part entrepreneur—giving you the chance to combine technical expertise with the freedom to grow your own territory.

What You’ll Do

• Build relationships with customers and provide technical solutions for their water treatment needs
• Manage your own accounts, schedule, and territory, acting as the go-to expert for your clients
• Apply new technology and automation to help customers improve efficiency and sustainabilityWork hands-on in a variety of industries, no two days look the same
• Pursue professional certification and ongoing training to grow your expertise
• Network, prospect, survey, and close business in new customer accounts

What We Offer

• Independence & Flexibility:Craft your own schedule and manage your territory like your own business.Home based for office days and computer work.
• Versatility:Exposure to a wide range of industries, systems, and technologies
• Innovation:Use cutting-edge technology and automation in your daily work
• Career Growth:Continuing education support and professional certification opportunities,career advancement
• Empowerment:Be your own boss, with the support of a collaborative, experienced team
• Opportunity:Being part of a mid-sized organization allows for more opportunity to get involved and take on diverse responsibilities
• Real Impact with a Purpose:have a direct impact on environmental sustainability for communities and customer, by implementing water saving measures
• Regional Leader in Water:Work for the best water treatment company in the Midwest!

What We’re Looking For

• Ago-getterwith a strong work ethic and curiosity to learn
• Detail-orientedwith the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strongcommunication skillsfor building customer relationships and working with team members
• Solidtime managementand organizational abilities
• Technical aptitude and interest inhands-on problem-solving
• 3-5 Yearsexperiencedirectly in water treatment or a related industry
• B2Bsellingexperienceis strongly preferred

Why Watertech?

At Watertech, you won’t get lost in the shuffle of a giant corporation. You’ll be part of a team where your ideas matter, your independence is valued, and your career can grow as fast as your ambition.

If you’re ready to take on a role where you canmake an impact, build lasting relationships, and control your own success, we’d love to talk.Apply today and start your journey with Watertech.

• PAY:Base,un-capped commission structure, bonus
• 401K: With generous matching contribution
• LONG TERM DISABILITY
• LIFE INSURANCE
• HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE:20% / 80% employee/employer split
  • United Healthcare
  • High-deductible plan with HSA account – Includes annual contribution by Watertech
  • Delta Dental & Vision
• BUSINESS EXPENSES:Watertech pays all usual and customary business expenses such as customer entertainment, laptop and supplies, water analysis and testing equipment and supplies, basic office supplies, cell phone, trade association membership fees, business related educational expenses and professional development.

Started in 1980, Watertech of America, Inc., a regional leader in the commercial and industrial water treatment market, provides innovative products, services and solutions to customers in the Midwest. At Watertech our vision is to enable growth for our clients and our employees.

We Live By Our Core Values

• Team Driven
• Take Ownership
• Never Satisfied
• Professional
• Work Smart, Find Balance

Our Mission

Creating Unmatched Customer Experiences!

Watertech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Let’s start with your system.

Because every facility is different, our best insights come from an on-site evaluation. Click below to request a site survey — one of our Technical Engineers will reach out to schedule a visit.