Sales Engineer (HVAC)

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States (CWC HQ)

Compensation: OTE of $150,000+ in the first year, including base salary, commission, and vehicle allowance or related perks.

Company

hirify.global’s ColonialWebb is a full-service MEP contractor delivering mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions for commercial customers across new construction, mechanical service, industrial refrigeration, and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Develop value-engineered project solutions and competitive approaches for existing customers and bid opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals for HVAC systems, with a focus on design-build and complex commercial projects.
• Support preconstruction proposal development as the technical point of contact and maintain technical accuracy.
• Qualify projects by evaluating scope, risks, delivery approach, timelines, customer expectations, and strategic fit.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and sales teams to define scopes and develop budgets.
• Monitor applicable codes, standards, market conditions, and industry requirements to support compliant project execution.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical design and the ability to translate customer challenges into engineered solutions.
• Business development experience with general contractors.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, ductwork, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Client management skills, including customer relationships, perceptions, and expectations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost estimating and engineering functions.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, accounting, cost forecasting, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction, or Construction Engineering Management.
• Previous military experience or veteran status.

Culture & Benefits

• Career development and progression opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program, referral incentives, car allowance, and gas card.