Commercial Sales Engineer

About Us:  Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical is a family-owned company with over 40 years of experience and a trusted leader in commercial and industrial construction. Built on a foundation of integrity, dedication, family, service, and excellence, we take pride in both our work and our people. Our team-driven culture creates an environment that feels like home while providing the resources and opportunities for long-term career growth. Ellingson employees make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve every day, and they are the cornerstone of our continued success.

As we grow, we are expanding into the Twin Cities to extend our strong culture, values, and commitment to quality into a broader market.

Position Overview We are seeking a driven Commercial Sales Engineer to support and grow our customer base in the Twin Cities market. This role combines technical expertise with relationship-focused sales, delivering reliable solutions across mechanical systems. The Commercial Sales Engineer will play a key role in building long-term partnerships, supporting our expansion, and upholding Ellingson’s reputation for quality, integrity, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

The Commercial Sales Engineer develops and maintains strong relationships with commercial customers while actively identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities through outreach and networking. This role is responsible for estimating and selling replacement equipment and retrofit projects while preparing accurate proposals and managing all opportunities within the CRM system.

The position collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and supports both light commercial new construction and retrofit opportunities across all trades. Additionally, the Commercial Sales Engineer stays current on equipment, codes, and available rebates or grant opportunities, while consistently tracking, reporting, and achieving established sales goals and performance metrics.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong customer acquisition of new customers by means of cold calling, email and other strategic methods


• Good customer service and relationship-building skills


• Establish relationships with local general contractors


• 5+ years of commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical experience


• Strong estimating and system design capabilities


• Results-driven with excellent organization and follow-through


• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems


• Knowledge of commercial codes, systems, and applications


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer? 

Competitive pay based on experience. 

We offer three different health insurance plans.  Our dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance plans are free.  We offer a 401(k) plan with 3% match, paid time off, holidays and an annual uniform allowance. 

Our employees and their families are very important to us, and we sponsor regular events including employee breakfasts, fishing excursions, skeet, sporting events, holiday dinner, and other events throughout the year. 

Why Join Us? 

At Ellingson, we are more than just a workplace – we are a family.  We are dedicated to fostering a connected and supportive environment, valuing work-life balance, and creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere.  Join our team as a Commercial Sales Engineer and become part of a company that is committed to your success and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service and excellence.