Application Engineer

Applications Engineer - Industrial Heat Pumps

Location: Remote

Travel: 20-40%

Base Salary: $120,000-$135,000

Benefits:

• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holidays
• Remote flexibility
• Travel reimbursement
• Professional development and technical training

We’re working with an established manufacturer in the industrial heat pump and decarbonization market to find an Applications Engineer who can support technical sales, system design, and project development across North America.

This is a high-visibility, customer-facing role supporting industrial heat pump applications for commercial and industrial projects. The right person will bring strong HVAC system design knowledge, hydronics experience, and the ability to work closely with sales teams, consulting engineers, contractors, and end users throughout the project lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• Partner with the National Sales Manager and Regional Sales Managers to support sales growth and project development
• Support Trane offices, independent reps, consulting engineers, contractors, and end users with technical application guidance
• Participate in customer meetings, lunch-and-learns, technical presentations, and design discussions
• Review mechanical plans, specifications, and project requirements to recommend the right industrial heat pump solution
• Assist with hydronic system design, heat recovery applications, chilled water systems, boiler replacement applications, industrial/process heating systems, and heat pump integration strategies
• Size and select equipment using selection software, Excel-based tools, and factory engineering resources
• Support technical discussions around equipment performance, operating envelopes, controls integration, and system efficiency
• Prepare and support technical submittals, equipment schedules, P&IDs, budgetary performance data, and project-specific engineering documentation
• Coordinate with factory engineering, controls teams, and R&D on custom applications and non-standard configurations
• Provide technical support during bidding, design development, equipment review, and post-order engineering activities
• Assist with startup planning, troubleshooting support, and field technical guidance when needed
• Maintain accurate project records, selections, and customer interactions in CRM systems

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred
• 3-7+ years of experience in commercial or industrial HVAC systems, applications engineering, mechanical system design, or technical sales support
• Strong understanding of HVAC system design, hydronic systems, heat transfer principles, chillers, boilers, heat pumps, and mechanical equipment integration
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, construction documents, P&IDs, equipment schedules, and specifications
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead technical discussions with engineers, contractors, and customers
• Comfortable in a customer-facing environment and supporting sales teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Preferred experience

• Industrial heat pumps, electrification, or decarbonization technologies
• BAS and HVAC controls familiarity
• BACnet, Modbus, or controls integration exposure
• Experience supporting consulting engineers, OEM equipment manufacturers, or HVAC rep firms
• Experience with Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Johnson Controls, or similar commercial HVAC platforms
• PE or EIT is a plus