Summary – Project Manager - Inside Sales Engineer

Join an industry leader in municipal water and wastewater control systems and turn technical know-how into customer wins. From the Kansas City office you’ll scope and quote PLC/SCADA solutions, assemble submittal packages, and steer projects from purchase order through start-up—all while learning the craft under a registered Professional Engineer. Your focus is inside technical sales and project execution, not cold-calling; every engagement starts with an existing municipal client or manufacturer’s rep who needs a complete controls package. We invite degreed mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, industrial engineers, or chemical engineers to apply. No professional engineering licensure required.

What’s in it for you as a Project Manager – Inside Sales Engineer:

• Competitive salary (not commission-based) with annual performance reviews
• Group health & prescription coverage plus tax-advantaged FSA (125 plan) for medical and dependent care.
• 401(k) with company match to power long-term savings.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance. Seven paid holidays plus accrued PTO from day one.
• Mentoring by a licensed P.E. and ongoing training in cutting-edge controls tech.
• A tight-knit, people-first culture that serves municipalities and proudly supports AWWA, WEF, and state water associations.

Responsibility Summary – Project Manager - Inside Sales Engineer

• Qualify RFQs and craft solutions that combine PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, VFDs, telemetry, and panels to meet municipal specs and AWWA/WEF standards.
• Generate detailed proposals and cost estimates—labor, hardware, software, and third-party services—using our pricing tools and historical data.
• Produce submittal packages (datasheets, drawings, I/O lists, network diagrams) and shepherd them through client and engineer approval cycles.
• Plan, schedule, and track projects from release through FAT, shipment, and on-site commissioning; coordinate with shop, field service, and vendors to hit milestones.
• Act as the technical point of contact for reps, consulting engineers, and municipal operators; address scope questions, change orders, and value-engineering ideas.
• Maintain CRM accuracy—forecast orders, update project status, and log key interactions so leadership has real-time visibility.
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, updating estimating templates, and mentoring junior teammates.

Qualification Summary – Project Manager - Inside Sales Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• 1-5 years’ experience in controls, automation, water/wastewater, or related industrial equipment—co-ops and internships count.
• Solid grasp of control-system building blocks (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, networking) or a strong desire to learn quickly.
• Proven organizational skills—able to juggle dozens of open quotes and active jobs without missing deadlines.
• Confident communicator who can translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders and collaborate smoothly with reps, clients, and factory teams.
• Analytical mindset; comfortable comparing specs, spotting cost drivers, and making data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or estimating/CRM software is a plus.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.; occasional day trips to regional job sites or FATs (<10%).

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