Application Engineer - HVAC

About

The Applications Engineer is responsible for coordinating and leveraging The Hobbs & Associates brand, support groups, and product partners to accurately communicate pricing and functional deliverables of all represented products to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops general working knowledge of Hobbs & Associates products and solutions.
• Develops positive relationships with product representatives, Hobbs & Associates leadership, and employee teams.
• Creates partnerships with salespeople and customers to identify and create high-value deliverables.
• Manages technical questions and communicates accurate and timely client responses.
• Periodically performs facility walkthroughs.
• Interprets construction plans and design specifications to understand project constraints to product applications.
• Prepares system layout as required.
• Generates timely and accurate product estimates and client proposals.
• Reviews proposals with salespeople and customers.
• Provides best-in-class and on-time project fulfillment support for all products sold.
• Coordination and delivery of product submittals.
• Communicates responses to questions associated with development of an approved submittal.
• Champion equipment orders and schedule coordination.
• Follow through of product change requirements throughout the fulfilment process.

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree in a technical or business-related field is preferred.
• 2+ years application engineering and/or account management and/or sales/leadership experience; or equivalent experience within the HVAC, Mechanical Contracting, Engineering, or Construction industry.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to travel within a locally defined region at least 10% of the time.
• Ability to function independently, with excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines including project bid and submittal schedules.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
• Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.