Applications Engineer (Mechanical) - Industrial Pumps Systems

Tencarva Machinery Company•Cumming, GA

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About The Position

This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship (or transfer of sponsorship) at this time or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We’re hiring an Applications Engineer to develop pump system solutions for industrial and municipal customers. This role is responsible for translating customer requirements into technically sound, commercially viable equipment selections and system proposals - and then helping carry those jobs forward through submittals, order and specifications review, and execution. This is an engineering-heavy role for someone who understands pumps deeply, can think through an application from the hydraulic and mechanical side, and can stay involved after award to make sure the solution that was sold is the solution that gets delivered. About Tencarva Founded in 1978, with roots dating back to 1926, Tencarva is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and authorized repair center within the process equipment/flow control market. With 36 locations across 16 states, we provide end-to-end, whole-system solutions for over 18,000 active customers across the industrial and municipal water/wastewater segments. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, applications engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment repair, and thermal hard coatings. tencarva.com The Role You will evaluate customer requirements and overall system performance, select pumps and supporting equipment, and prepare technically accurate quotations, bills of material, and proposal packages. Just as important, you will stay involved after the job is awarded - reviewing scope, supporting submittals, helping resolve technical questions, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and making sure the equipment package remains aligned with the application and specifications. This role requires strong pump knowledge, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work comfortably between sales, customers, vendors, and internal execution teams. You will be expected to develop and apply deep expertise within specific product lines and applications, serving as a technical resource for both sales engineers and internal teams.

Requirements

10-15 years of Applications Engineering experience within the pump industry strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
Strong preference for candidates with pump OEM or major distributor experience
Deep understanding of pump hydraulics, pump construction, and system applications
Ability to interpret specifications, contracts, P&IDs, drawings, and technical submittal requirements
Experience with CAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools preferred
Ability to develop technically accurate proposals and bills of material
Strong communication skills and sound engineering judgment
Comfortable working through both pre-award and post-award phases of a project

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools

Responsibilities

Review customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and application data
Perform pump sizing, selection, and system configuration for industrial and municipal applications
Select supporting equipment and accessories based on application requirements
Prepare quotations, bills of material, and technical proposal packages
Develop schematics, layouts, and supporting documentation as needed
Review contract scope and specifications for compliance, documentation, calculations, and testing requirements
Support submittal development and technical review after award
Stay engaged after award to help ensure the equipment package, submittals, and final deliverables remain aligned with the application and specifications
Work with vendors, purchasing, production, service, and sales to keep projects aligned and moving
Maintain accurate records of quotes, opportunities, projects, and correspondence
Maintain and continue developing deep knowledge of product lines, software tools, and pump applications