Specification Application Engineer

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.

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. 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.

Travel:

• This position requires up to 50% domestic travel and is remote when not traveling. During the onboarding period, the selected candidate will be expected to spend approximately three months onsite at our Kansas City, KS facility for training, orientation, and immersion in the business.

You will:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Influence project specifications by engaging engineering stakeholders early in the design process, providing technical education, basis-of-design recommendations, and application expertise that position Pentair solutions for consideration.
• 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.

Key Qualifications: 

• Completed bachelor’s degree is required.
• 3+ years of experience in specification influence, technical sales, application engineering, or a related customer-facing role.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong collaboration skills across sales, channel, and marketing functions.

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.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

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.