Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company
Job overview
The ADIP/ASWP Sales Engineer role at AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company combines engineering expertise with sales to influence project design and ensure accurate specification of critical infrastructure products.
Responsibilities and impact
The Sales Engineer will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and distributors, manage multiple projects, travel frequently, and take ownership of their territory to support infrastructure projects.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a 401(k) plan with company match, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and an employee assistance program.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong technical knowledge, effective communication skills, relationship-building ability, willingness to travel and relocate, and a commitment to responsibility and collaboration.
Work environment and culture
AMERICAN values doing things The Right Way, applying the Golden Rule, exceeding customer expectations, supporting team members, and being a good community neighbor.
Company information
Founded in 1905 in Birmingham, Alabama, AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company manufactures waterworks and energy infrastructure products including pipes, valves, fire hydrants, and specialty rubber products, with a long-standing commitment to quality and community.
Job location and travel
The role is based in Texas with frequent travel and potential relocation within the U.S. to serve key markets.
Unique job features
This role uniquely blends technical engineering expertise with strategic sales responsibilities, impacting critical infrastructure projects nationwide.
Company overview
American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) specializes in the manufacturing of ductile iron and steel pipes, valves, hydrants, and other related products for waterworks, energy, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1905, ACIPCO has a rich history of innovation, including the development of the centrifugal casting method for iron pipes. The company generates revenue through the sale of its high-quality, durable products to municipalities, utilities, and various industries worldwide. Notably, ACIPCO operates as an employee-owned company, fostering a unique corporate culture focused on employee welfare and community involvement.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your engineering degree and your ability to interpret complex technical specifications, as this is central to the Sales Engineer role at AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company.
Emphasize your communication skills, especially your capacity to convey complex product knowledge clearly and your experience building relationships with engineers, contractors, and distributors.
Showcase your project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and your willingness to travel and relocate to serve key markets, aligning with the job's requirements.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current employees in the sales or engineering divisions at AMERICAN on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company projects, asking about team culture, or expressing genuine interest in their infrastructure solutions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'engineering background,' 'technical specifications,' 'project management,' 'relationship-building,' and 'territory ownership' to pass initial automated screenings.
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