Sales Engineer- Water Quality
SmartCover Systems
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
Join Badger Meter – Innovating Water Technology for a Sustainable Future
At Badger Meter, we’re leading the way in smart water solutions that help communities and utilities manage one of the world’s most precious resources. Our mission is to deliver innovative technologies that empower customers to make informed decisions, conserve water, and ensure sustainability for generations to come.
As a Sales Engineer, you’ll serve as a technical expert and trusted partner, working closely with customers and collaborating with our sales organization to design and implement solutions tailored to unique operational challenges. This role blends hands‑on technical engagement with consultative solution development, ensuring customers receive exceptional support before, during, and after the sales process.
What You’ll Do
Act as a Technical Advisor in the Sales Process
- Partner with Account Managers, Channel Managers, Solution Architects, and distributors to design highly technical solutions that meet customer needs.
- Support pre‑sales activities including solution scoping, product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer workshops.
- Ensure proposed configurations appropriately leverage Badger Meter’s full product suite—software, hardware, and integrated systems.
Lead Post‑Sales Technical Execution
- Provide expert guidance on installation requirements, configuration, optimization, and system integration.
- Deliver hands‑on support during product deployment and troubleshooting to ensure successful implementation and sustained customer satisfaction.
- Maintain engagement with customers after installation to reinforce long‑term relationships and ensure solution performance.
Develop Technical Proposals & RFP Responses
- Prepare detailed technical proposals, bid packages, and RFP submissions that reflect accuracy, feasibility, and customer alignment.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure technical content supports organizational standards and sales strategies.
Guide Customers Through Technical Challenges
- Engage directly with customers to understand operational constraints, technical needs, and compliance drivers within the water/wastewater, utility, or industrial sectors.
- Recommend best‑fit configurations that optimize system performance and meet regulatory or industry standards.
Educate & Mentor
- Conduct technical training for internal teams and external customers, ensuring strong understanding of system capabilities and product applications.
- Serve as a knowledge resource to junior staff, fostering ongoing technical skill development across the team.
Support Market Engagement
- Represent Badger Meter at tradeshows, industry events, and technical seminars.
- Demonstrate leadership in articulating the value of our smart water technologies to prospective customers and partners.
- Stay ahead of emerging technology trends, competitive offerings, and industry shifts to ensure we remain the partner of choice for innovative water solutions.
Why Badger Meter?
- Innovation at the Core: We’re pioneering smart water solutions that transform how utilities manage resources.
- Team-Oriented Culture: Collaboration is key—we work together to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.
- Customer-Centric Approach: Our focus is on partnership, not transactions—helping customers succeed is our mission.
- Impactful Work: Your expertise helps communities conserve water and build sustainable infrastructure.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of water quality for Water Treatment and Wastewater treatment is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales, engineering, or a related field within water/wastewater or utility industry.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Ability to travel as needed for customer engagement and industry events.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Badger Meter and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water technology. Your role as a Solution Architect will help us deliver solutions that matter—to customers, communities, and the planet.
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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