Application Engineer

PumpMan, a Harrington Company, is a leading provider of pump systems and on-site maintenance and repair services for customers in the commercial, industrial, and municipal market sectors. Founded in 1977, PumpMan has locations throughout the Unites States and is actively expanding its network to deliver services to a wider area and broader customer base. PumpMan joined the Harrington family of companies in 2023, and, in combining forces, created an industry leading single source provider for process solutions products, design, installation, maintenance, and repair. We are also committed to stocking products in branches and regional distribution centers, allowing us to deliver unmatched customer service by having a wide variety of products immediately available.

Our national footprint, dedication to service and highly trained, passionate team members have made Harrington and PumpMan prominent, highly respected names in our industry and enabled our success for more than 6 decades. We realize our greatest asset is our people and we are dedicated to offering opportunities for training, personal growth, and career advancement. If you are looking for an excellent company that offers not just a job, but a career path, then come join our winning team!

This critical role will focus on developing accurate and competitive quotations for New / Duplicate / Replacement pumps and/or parts requests from the PumpMan outside sales representative and/or direct customer requests. This role will deal directly with multiple suppliers and market segments including Municipal Commercial and Industrial and be expected to multitask as needed to support the request in terms of SCOPE and response time. This role will also be responsible for coordinating any resulting order with the PumpMan SoCal Purchasing Buyer. Lastly, the position will also interface with our Syteline CRM System and be expected to keep all the tasks updated as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of water and wastewater systems, including their equipment and applications. You will collaborate closely with our sales and service teams, playing a key role in securing projects and contributing to our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all duties with a Safety-First mentality.
• Collaborate with clients—including municipal utilities, industrial plants, engineering consultants, and contractors—to assess pump system needs and recommend optimal equipment solutions.
• Interpret technical specifications and drawings, develop customized proposals, and present solutions for water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, process industries, and related applications.
• Prepare accurate technical documentation and quotations while ensuring compliance with regulatory, industry, and client standards.
• Serve as a liaison among sales representatives, equipment manufacturers, internal teams, and customers throughout project evaluation, bidding, order entry, and project delivery stages.
• Provide guidance during installation/startup, troubleshoot operational challenges, and coordinate resolution of complex technical issues—sometimes requiring site visits.
• Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings across the water and industrial landscapes.
• Support sales training and development, helping sales staff interpret technical requirements and communicating value propositions to end users.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and manufacturers to promote solutions and expand market presence.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Environmental Engineering (or related technical discipline).
• Solid working knowledge of pump hydraulics, fluid handling systems, water/wastewater treatment processes, and industrial applications.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with pump selection software, CRM, and standard office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proven ability to work in collaborative, multi-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel as required to job sites and client locations.
  
  

Additional Preferred Skills

• A minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience within the municipal or commercial industrial sectors, with a significant portion of this experience directly related to the Water & Wastewater industry or a closely related field
• Exposure to regulatory compliance requirements impacting municipal and industrial water markets.
• Prior experience supporting sales or applications for equipment representative firms is highly desirable.
  
  

This role is ideal for those who thrive on technical problem-solving, cross-team collaboration, and fast client reaction across a range of water markets.

PumpMan, a Harrington company provides an outstanding benefits package, designed to support our employees’ health, financial wellness, and work-life balance, with options that go above and beyond standard offerings!

Insurance

• Medical Plans: Choose from HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option.
• Spousal HRA: SIHRA covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• FSAs: Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive, including orthodontic care for both children and adults
• Vision: Includes discounts on Lasik.
• Telehealth & Concierge: 24/7 healthcare access with prescription services for enrolled members.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: Company paid life and AD&D coverage
• Long Term Disability: Company paid LTD program
• Optional Coverages: Short term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, plus supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.
• Disability: Options for both short- and long-term coverage.
  
  

Retirement

• 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5th%
  
  

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks, with the potential to accrue up to 5 weeks per year.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Additional Leave: Coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.
  
  

Harrington continuously seeks new ways to enhance benefits to help our employees thrive in every area of their lives.

Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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