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For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.
Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
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Technical Sales Engineer – Data Center (Non-IT, Non-Sponsorship Eligible Role)Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening for a newly created Technical Sales Engineer – Data Centers position. Please note this is not an IT-related role nor is it eligible for any type of employment sponsorship.
Position Summary
The Technical Sales Engineer – Data Centers will play a critical role in accelerating the growth of our data center business by driving early-stage specification and approval of our Pratt Industrial Valve products with consulting engineers, EPC firms, OEMs, and end users. This role serves as the technical face of the company in the data center market, working upstream of traditional sales activities to ensure our products are specified, approved, and included on Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs) for current and future projects.
This position is not a transactional sales role. Success will be measured by increased specification penetration, AML inclusion, and long-term project pipeline development within the data center segment. In addition, this role will collaborate cross‑functionally on initiatives across other industrial market segments such as (but not limited to) oil & gas markets.
The Technical Sales Engineer – Data Centers position can be based near any major U.S. airport given the expected 75% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Specification & AML Development
- Proactively call on consulting engineers, MEP firms, EPCs, OEMs, and data center owners to drive product specification and basis-of-design positioning.
- Secure placement of company products on Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs) for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center projects.
- Influence project specifications early in the design phase to ensure technical alignment with our product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.
Technical Sales Support
- Act as the primary technical resource for data center-related applications, supporting internal sales teams with product selection, application guidance, and competitive positioning.
- Lead technical presentations, lunch-and-learns, and design reviews with engineering firms and customers.
- Support complex bid opportunities by providing technical clarifications, submittals, and compliance documentation.
Market & Application Expertise
- Develop deep expertise in data center infrastructure requirements, including reliability, redundancy, uptime expectations, and critical service applications.
- Provide feedback to product management and engineering on market needs, specification trends, and gaps in the current portfolio.
- Track competitive products and specifications to help refine positioning and technical differentiation.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Sales, Distribution, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to align specifications with manufacturability, lead times, forecasting, and cost structure.
- Work with marketing to support the development of technical literature, specifications, and application tools targeted to the data center market.
- Coordinate with regional and national sales teams to transition spec’d opportunities into executable sales projects.
Reporting & Metrics
- Maintain visibility into specification activity, AML wins, target accounts, and key engineering relationships.
- Provide regular updates on pipeline health, specification progress, and strategic account engagement.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience supporting data center, power, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline) or equivalent technical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, application engineering, or specification-driven roles within industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical markets.
- Demonstrated experience working with consulting engineers and influencing project specifications.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Willingness to travel extensively to support customer and project needs.
Preferred
- Familiarity with Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs), basis-of-design processes, and long-cycle project sales.
- Experience working alongside traditional sales teams in a non-quota, influence-driven role.
- Industrial Valve experience preferred
Individuals interested in this position should apply through the Mueller Water Products’ Career Portal (https://muellerwaterproducts.com/careers) or the website where this position is being viewed. Resumes mailed, faxed, or dropped off will not be reviewed. Mueller will contact desired applicants to proceed in the hiring process. No recruiter contacts please.
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.
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Accommodation:
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