Job Description

Title: HVAC Sales Engineer

Operating Company: Dorse & Company

Location: Seattle, WA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $100,000-$160,000 annually

About:

Dorse & Company - A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

As an HVAC distributor for the Pacific Northwest, we approach each project by learning as much as we can about our customers’ needs. Then, we apply decades of HVAC supplier experience, lean on our specialized teams for expertise and create the right solution. Service doesn’t stop at the sale. Shipment tracking, follow-up and jobsite delivery are standard procedures in a job well done by Dorse.

Bob Dorse started Dorse and Company in 1965 as a manufacturer’s distributor of HVAC products and one of the “original” Greenheck representatives. In 1995, after 30 years of service, Bob Dorse sold the company to Will Leahy and Fred Ford. In 2011, Will Leahy became the sole owner of Dorse, where he continues to cultivate the core values that make it a special place to work and do business today.

With 300 years of collective HVAC experience, the Dorse team has a deep understanding of the commercial HVAC industry that is unmatched in our market.

Click here to view our website: About - Dorse & Company - HVAC Distributor

Job Description:

The HVAC Sales Engineer will focus on the technical promotion of the products represented by Dorse & Co. and will strive to have our products as the basis of design in construction documents. This position will interface with consulting mechanical engineers, architects, building owners, facility managers, end users, and other entities as deemed appropriate to achieve the basis of design. The ability to educate others regarding product characteristics, performance, and selection is essential. The Engineer will work together with the sales team during bid and project submittal process to ensure project success. This position is based in Seattle, WA with remote work flexibility available.

We welcome early‑career engineers and candidates with strong, transferable technical skills from adjacent industries. HVAC exposure is valuable, and applicants with foundations in electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, building automation systems, solar, pneumatics/hydraulics, or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain competency across all represented product lines; develop specialization where appropriate.
• Communicate accurate, timely product information to all stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas for product promotion and market growth initiatives.
• Lead engineering appointments and training lunches.
• Visit job sites or owner facilities to develop solutions or resolve field challenges.
• Travel with engineers or customers to manufacturer’ trainings and seminars.
• Utilize tools such as Greenheck CAPS.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations; however, such duties will be reasonable, job-related, and consistent with the scope, level, and classification of the position.

Experience and Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline.
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and a desire to deepen knowledge in HVAC, air movement, and air control devices.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and equipment‑specific software.
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to educate others on product characteristics and performance.

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in HVAC design or relevant technical experience in adjacent industries (e.g., electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, building automation systems, solar/renewables, pneumatics/hydraulics, or other applied mechanical systems).
• Working knowledge of controls and mechanical equipment.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with employer match (immediate vesting)
• Medical – HDHP & PPO options, Dental and Vision
• HSA with employer matching contributions
• FSA & Limited FSA
• Employer Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Paid Family Leave
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays – 10 Days
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Other voluntary fringe benefits

The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.

The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.