BAS Sales Engineer
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a growing building automation and controls contractor seeking a Sales Engineer to help drive new business and support customers with HVAC controls, building automation, and energy management solutions.
This role is ideal for someone with a technical controls background who enjoys working with customers, identifying project opportunities, developing estimates, and helping bring projects from concept through execution.
Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities within the BAS/DDC market
- Maintain relationships with existing customers and develop new accounts
- Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Prepare estimates, budgets, and proposals for controls projects
- Attend site visits and customer meetings
- Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and facility stakeholders
- Track project opportunities through the sales cycle
- Work closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure successful project execution
- Support a smooth handoff from sales to project delivery
Qualifications
- Experience in building automation, HVAC controls, energy management, or a related industry
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings
- Understanding of commercial HVAC and controls systems
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Experience with estimating, proposal development, or project scoping
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Self-starter capable of working independently
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates may come from roles such as:
- BAS Sales Engineer
- Controls Sales Engineer
- Controls Estimator
- BAS Project Engineer
- Controls Project Engineer
- Technical Sales Engineer
- HVAC Controls Specialist
- Applications Engineer
- Building Automation Consultant
- Controls Business Development Manager
Candidates with hands-on BAS/DDC experience who are interested in moving into a customer-facing sales role may also be a strong fit.
What's Attractive About This Role
- Opportunity to combine technical expertise with business development
- Exposure to a wide variety of commercial and institutional projects
- Strong growth potential within a growing controls organization
- High visibility role working directly with customers and internal leadership
- Mix of relationship building, estimating, and solution selling
Compensation
- Base salary: $85,000-$110,000+ depending on experience
- Additional commission and performance incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Strong earning potential for successful performers
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