Sales Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Sales Application Engineer

Sales Application Engineer Building Automation Systems

Position Overview
We are seeking a Sales Application Engineer to serve as the technical lead for presales and application engineering activities focused on building automation systems. The role bridges sales and engineering by designing solutions, demonstrating products, responding to RFPs, and supporting customers and partners to drive revenue growth for BAS/BMS/HVAC controls offerings. The ideal candidate brings handson experience with Tridium Niagara, BACnet, HVAC controls and the ability to translate customer requirements into practical system architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical presales support to the sales team: qualify opportunities, lead solution design, prepare proposals, and respond to RFPs and technical questionnaires.
• Develop and deliver product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and technical presentations for customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Design and document system architectures for BMS/BAS projects including Niagara-based solutions, BACnet integration, controllers and field devices.
• Configure and commission Tridium Niagara stations and related software (Niagara Workbench), implement BACnet/IP and MSTP integrations, and support system startup and troubleshooting.
• Conduct site surveys and gather technical requirements, producing written scopes of work, wiring diagrams and control sequences.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, project management and service teams to ensure seamless project handover and successful implementation.
• Provide customer and partner training on products, systems and best practices; create technical collateral and application notes.
• Support postsale technical escalation and troubleshooting to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Stay current on industry standards, protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks), and competitive products; represent the company at trade shows and technical meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls) or equivalent technical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in sales application, presales engineering, or application engineering within building automation, HVAC controls or BMS.
• Handson experience with Tridium Niagara platform (Niagara AX/4/4.11) and Niagara Workbench configuration.
• Strong knowledge of BACnet protocol, device integration and building automation communications (BACnet/IP, MSTP).
• Proven ability to design BAS solutions, develop control sequences, read electrical schematics and prepare technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience interfacing directly with customers and channel partners.
• Sales aptitude with experience supporting sales cycles, developing proposals and closing technical objections.
• Proficiency with MS Office, drawing tools (Visio/CAD) and common BAS software; familiarity with Modbus and other protocols is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events; valid drivers license.

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

 

Medical

 

Dental

 

Vision

 

401k

 

Bonus

 

Relocation

 

Telecommute

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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