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Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking Retrofit Sales Engineer – in Training to partner with our experienced retrofit sales team in this environmentally focused industry.
A Retrofit Sales Engineer – in Training at Smith and Loveless is in an accelerated position designed to technically prepare you for assuming the role of either a Retrofit Sales Engineer or a Retrofit Sales Manager in 12 months. The Retrofit Sales Associate will successfully complete four training stages of technical product learning. See below for more details.
Job duties
Upon successful completion of the Retrofit Sales Engineer training program, you will be given an assigned territory of representatives to grow the retrofit business with existing Smith & Loveless customers.
- Interface with consulting engineers, cities/counties and industrial customers in their assigned territories selling retrofit equipment.
- Require 12 to 15 travel weeks per year to manage representatives and grow the market.
- Must successfully complete each level of training to move to the next level. Program completion time is one year, not to exceed 18 months.
- The four training stages will include learning from slide shows, scripts, videos, subject area experts and Socratic feedback in addition to hands-on instruction.
- Looking for self-motivated and goal-oriented candidates dedicated to learning and keeping on track with the training program schedule.
- The training program will provide you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in professional technical sales.
- Training program is subject to change at the discretion of Smith & Loveless.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
- Engineering degree and/or engineering experience preferred.
- Prior experience in sales, customer service or leadership role is a plus.
- Tenacious, innovative, and possess sales skills.
- Adaptable to the fast-paced environment of a growing company.
- Competitive and self-confident but thrives in a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Cutting-edge delivery of client-focused solutions.
- Extracurricular experiences (such as team sports, school newspaper, etc…).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Required to sit, stand and walk.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Required to talk and hear consistently.
- Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Nationwide travel required (up to 40%).
About us
For over 80 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.
INTRODUCTION
Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking Retrofit Sales Engineer – in Training to partner with our experienced retrofit sales team in this environmentally focused industry.
A Retrofit Sales Engineer – in Training at Smith and Loveless is in an accelerated position designed to technically prepare you for assuming the role of either a Retrofit Sales Engineer or a Retrofit Sales Manager in 12 months. The Retrofit Sales Associate will successfully complete four training stages of technical product learning. See below for more details.
Job duties
Upon successful completion of the Retrofit Sales Engineer training program, you will be given an assigned territory of representatives to grow the retrofit business with existing Smith & Loveless customers.
- Interface with consulting engineers, cities/counties and industrial customers in their assigned territories selling retrofit equipment.
- Require 12 to 15 travel weeks per year to manage representatives and grow the market.
- Must successfully complete each level of training to move to the next level. Program completion time is one year, not to exceed 18 months.
- The four training stages will include learning from slide shows, scripts, videos, subject area experts and Socratic feedback in addition to hands-on instruction.
- Looking for self-motivated and goal-oriented candidates dedicated to learning and keeping on track with the training program schedule.
- The training program will provide you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in professional technical sales.
- Training program is subject to change at the discretion of Smith & Loveless.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
- Engineering degree and/or engineering experience preferred.
- Prior experience in sales, customer service or leadership role is a plus.
- Tenacious, innovative, and possess sales skills.
- Adaptable to the fast-paced environment of a growing company.
- Competitive and self-confident but thrives in a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Cutting-edge delivery of client-focused solutions.
- Extracurricular experiences (such as team sports, school newspaper, etc…).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Required to sit, stand and walk.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Required to talk and hear consistently.
- Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Nationwide travel required (up to 40%).
About us
For over 80 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Engineer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Sales Engineer petitions when the role blends sales duties with technical ones. Pull the O*NET profile for Sales Engineers and document how your engineering or CS degree directly maps to the technical requirements of the specific role.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Sales Engineer roles specifically, not just engineering broadly. Employers with repeated filings in your technical domain understand the H-1B process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Sales Engineers in your target metro before accepting an offer so you know the wage floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Flag your technical specialization in your resume
Sales Engineer covers everything from SaaS demos to industrial controls. Employers filing H-1B petitions need a specialty occupation argument, so your resume should lead with the engineering domain, not the sales function, to strengthen the petition narrative before the offer stage.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to hire you on H-1B status. Ask HR to confirm enrollment during the offer negotiation stage, not after you've resigned from your current role. Non-enrolled employers can't legally onboard H-1B workers.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Sales Engineer roles often come with quota-driven start dates tied to fiscal quarters. USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and is worth requesting if your employer has a hard onboarding deadline that standard processing can't meet.
H-1B Visa Sales Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as engineering, computer science, or a related discipline. The key is that the job description must emphasize technical duties over sales duties. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so the job posting language matters before you apply.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Sales Engineers?
Enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, industrial automation, and medical devices are the heaviest H-1B filers for Sales Engineer roles. These industries require candidates who can explain complex products to technical buyers, making the engineering degree requirement clear and defensible. You can browse verified sponsors in these sectors on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for Sales Engineer LCA filings.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Sales Engineer role at a different employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you're in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for your new role and location, and the specialty occupation requirement applies to the new position independently of your previous petition.
How does a Sales Engineer's travel schedule affect H-1B compliance?
Sales Engineers often work across multiple client sites, which creates H-1B worksite compliance obligations. Your employer must file an amended petition or maintain a valid LCA covering each worksite location where you work for more than a short-term period. DOL defines short-term placement rules, but if you're assigned to a client site for extended periods, your employer's HR or legal team needs to account for that in the petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Sales Engineer role shifts to a different product line or territory?
A material change in job duties, location, or compensation can require an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. Moving from a technical pre-sales role to a post-sales or account management function, for example, could undermine the specialty occupation basis of your original petition. Document any role changes with your employer's immigration counsel and confirm whether an amendment is needed before the duties formally shift.