Pentair

Pentair

Specification Application Engineer

Kansas City, KS · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$71k-$132kDetected 15 days ago
CollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Job Description: At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet.
  • We have an opportunity for a Specification Application Engineer to join our Kansas City, KS team.
  • Our business manufactures water pump solutions used in municipal water, wastewater treatment, and flood control.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer application requirements and develop technically sound pumping solutions by sizing, selecting, and recommending products and aftermarket offerings that meet performance, operational, and commercial objectives.
  • Prepare, review, and support engineered proposals by interpreting specifications, drawings, submittals, and technical comments while documenting exceptions, performance data, pricing, delivery requirements, and system constraints.
  • Drive opportunity development and quote-to-order conversion by proactively following up on quoted projects, resolving technical and commercial questions, clarifying scope, and aligning Pentair solutions with customer requirements.
  • Partner closely with Territory Sales Managers, Distributors, Order Acquisition, Order Execution, Engineering, Product Management and Marketing teams to develop coordinated pursuit strategies and deliver a superior customer experience.
  • Identify, qualify, and advance early-stage project opportunities by engaging local networks, end users, consulting engineers, EPC firms, and plan centers to build a sustainable project pipeline.
  • Gather and communicate project intelligence, including decision-makers, project timelines, specification requirements, competitive positioning, and key opportunity risks to support successful pursuit execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying process, product, configurator, and specification-related gaps while providing feedback to Engineering, Product Management, and business teams to improve customer outcomes and execution efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate opportunity and customer activity records, support internal and channel-partner training initiatives, and travel as needed to strengthen relationships, support projects, and secure profitable business growth.

Requirements

  • Completed bachelor's degree is required.
  • 3+ years of experience in specification influence, technical sales, application engineering, or a related customer-facing role.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to size and select solutions, communicate recommendations clearly, and influence stakeholders.
  • Proven success uncovering early-stage project opportunities and converting specification influence into pipeline.
  • Pump industry experience is required. Experience in the Municipal Sector is highly preferred.
  • Experience engaging EPC offices, consulting engineers, and design firms within municipal water, wastewater, or flood control applications.
  • Strong collaboration skills across sales, channel, and marketing functions.

Nice to have

  • Pump industry experience is required.
  • Experience in the Municipal Sector is highly preferred.

Compensation

  • For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / year.
  • At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range.
  • Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location.
  • Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.
  • This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Company info

  • At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet.
  • We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource.
  • From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
  • This is a highly growth-oriented role designed for a technically grounded professional who thrives on specification influence, early-stage opportunity identification, and complex, multi-stakeholder engagement.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, distributors, EPC firms, consulting engineers, contractors, and end users by providing application guidance, product recommendations, and technical problem-solving support throughout the project lifecycle.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
  • Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success.
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